WADR

It's you speaking!

It's you speaking!

West Africa

Nigeria announces dates for 2023 general elections

Nigeria's electoral umpire, the Independent National Electoral Commission has announced a new timetable for the 2023 general elections. The Chairman of the commission, Prof. Mahmood Yakubu, during a news briefing in the capital city, Abuja explained that the shift was…

Inconclusive talks: ECOWAS delegation leaves Mali

The ECOWAS mediation mission sent to Mali to hold talks with the military junta over restoring civilian rule in the volatile country have left Bamako after talks ended inconclusively.  The delegation led by mediator Goodluck Jonathan was unable to reach…

Open Sahel Festival ends in northern Senegal

The 6th edition of the Open Sahel Festival which began over the weekend in Mboumba, Northern region of Senegal which borders Mauritania, came to a close with colourful cultural, art and drama displays by the host communities. The festival is…

Ghana evacuates hundreds of citizens from Ukraine

As the war in Ukraine rages on, Ghana has evacuated over 220 citizens with over 460 students on transit to Poland, Hungary, Romania, Slovakia and the Czech Republic.  The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, who…