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Ghana president talks tough on ending illegal mining

Ghana’s president, Nana Addo, has spoken tough against the continuous degradation of the country’s lands due to the activities of illegal small scale mining. The latest comments come amidst heavy criticism from the Ashanti monarch of the government’s fight against…

Ghana consumer inflation hits new high of 37.2%

Ghana’s annual inflation rate was 37.2% in September, the nation’s statistics agency said, as it announced changes to the way it calculates the data.  The Ghana statistical service has shifted the reference year to 2021, from 2018, and will update…

France recommits to diplomatic ties with Niger

France has reiterated its commitment to assist Niger Republic in three key priority areas namely water supply, education and the Great green wall project. The new French Ambassador to Niger, Mr Sylvain Itté, gave this reassurance during a news conference…

Trial of Lt Col Zoungrana commences in Burkina Faso

A hearing on the case against Lieutenant-Colonel Emmanuel Zoungrana commenced on Wednesday at a military court in Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougou.  Lt. Colonel Zoungrana, a serving soldier in the Burkinabe army is being tried on offences bordering on offences against…

Nigeria warns against use of killer cough syrup

In Nigeria, the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC, has warned healthcare providers and the public against the use of four substandard cough syrups linked to the death of 66 children in Gambia.  Director-General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye raised…

Gambia Police uncover company importing killer syrups

The Gambia police have uncovered that Atlantic Pharmaceuticals Company, imported contaminated syrup linked to the death of 69 children The police preliminary investigation indicates that the pharmaceutical company ordered 50,000 bottles of contaminated baby syrups from India Our Banjul correspondent…