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Ghana says 842 victims of trafficking rescued in 2021

In Ghana, social workers and NGOs Ghana in collaboration with law enforcement officers say they rescued 842 victims of human trafficking in 2021. The comprehensive Trauma Informed Care Unit of the Gender Ministry adds that it reintegrated 812 out of…

Nigeria commits over $119 million to export oriented businesses

The Nigerian Government has committed N50 billion toward positioning export-oriented businesses and promoting export growth in the country. Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo made the disclosure at the first national conference on non-oil exports organized by the Nigerian Export Promotion…

WFP launches cash transfer to assist IDPs in The Gambia

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on Wednesday launched cash transfers to assist internally displaced people (IDPs), refugees, and host families in Foni Kansala (West Coast region, The Gambia).   This is as the conflict in the Senegalese Casamance region…

Mali suspends French broadcasters France 24 and RFI

The appears to be further deterioration in the relationship between the Malian authorities and France, the junta has announced the suspension of operational licenses of Radio France International (RFI) and France 24, two media agencies that depend on the French…