West Africa

Residents of Benue State, North Central Nigeria have called on the international community to shift its focus to the State and unravel and prevent further attack by militia groups.  They made the call in Makurdi, Capital of the state in…

The World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that West African nations face an “unprecedented level of food insecurity” with an estimated 31 million people exposed to insufficient food stocks during the next lean season from May to August. According to…

Some good news for journalists with privately owned media houses in Togo, because for the first time, they will have access to health insurance.  The step taken by the syndicate of Independent Journalists of Togo is expected to improve the…

At least 16 Nigerien soldiers and four civilians have been killed in an attack in the north-western part of the West African country. The army which confirmed the incident on Wednesday said the attack occurred on Tuesday night in Banibangou…

A study by Ivorian Coffee and Cocoa Council has found that 15% of cocoa farms in the world’s top grower of the produce are in protected forest areas. The findings, seen by Reuters and presented to a European Union delegation…

The United States Embassy in Ghana, has committed the sum of 19 million dollars to the country through an initiative tagged U.S. Feed the Future Ghana: Mobilizing Finance in Agriculture Activity. The United States ambassador to Ghana Stephanie Sullivan joined…

The political landscape in Benin republic remains tensed over the appointment of an opposition member and secretary general of the former ruling party as the country’s opposition leader. Paul Hounkpè was this week appointed by the Beninese President – Patrice…

The Ghana Police Service has secured a restraining order from a High Court to bar some agitated youth from embarking on a planned protest this Sunday. The order prevents the group from taking such action on the said day “or…

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has enjoined citizens to fully participate in the ongoing synchronization of National Identification Number (NIN) with SIM cards across the country. President Buhari made the call Thursday in Abuja, the nation’s capital, when he inaugurated the…

In Mali, the head of the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali – MINUSMA has held preliminary meetings with the transitional authorities.  El Ghasim Wane met with Prime Minister Moctar Ouane and Vice President Assimi Goita.   As…

Nigeria's House of Representatives has mandated the Inspector General of Police, IGP to immediately commission and take over the investigation and prosecution of those behind the alleged kidnapping, sexual assault and killing of a graduate of the University of Uyo,…

The Nigerian Military High Command has rejected statements and comments in some sections of the media, suggesting that the current political leadership should hand over power to the military for the purpose of restructuring the country. In a statement signed…