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Malians in Nigeria protest against ECOWAS sanctions

Mali nationals in Nigeria also protested against sanctions imposed on their country by ECOWAS in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital where they converged on the Embassy of Mali and demanded an audience with the ambassador.  WADR's correspondent, Fatimah Ibrahim, reports that the…

Malians in Ghana march against ECOWAS sanctions

Hundreds of Malians living in Ghana on Saturday stormed the streets of Accra, the country’s capital, to protest sanctions imposed on their country by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) following two military coups and the failure to…

Senegal’s COVID positivity rate hits 5.47%

In Senegal, the Ministry of Health and Social Action on Monday announced, new infections and new deaths related to COVID-19. According to officials, there have been 79 new COVID cases from 1442 tests, representing a positivity rate of 5.47%. Veronica…

Liberia: President Weah delivers 5th Annual Message today

From Monrovia, the nation’s capital Darlington Porkpa reports. President George Weah of Liberia, will today January 24, deliver his fifth Annual Message to the Legislature, highlighting his administration’s legislative program for the ensuing session. His speech is in line with…

Ivorian PM announces social plan for young people

Ivorian Prime Minister, Patrick Achi, during the weekend, launched a vast social aid plan in the northern region of the country. The plan covers the regions bordering Mali and Burkina Faso, where jihadist groups are trying to recruit young people.…