West Africa

Tributes have begun pouring in for South Africa’s anti-apartheid icon, Archbishop Desmond Tutu who died on Sunday at the age of 90. The outspoken Tutu was considered the nation's conscience by both Black and white, an enduring testament to his…

In Liberia, the fight against COVID-19 is gradually becoming a challenge as the country begins sending specimens to neighboring countries for analysis. This is because the only specimen machine in Liberia is spoiled.  Health Minister Wilhelmina Jallah says efforts are…

The former first lady of Côte d'Ivoire, Simone Ehivet Gbagbo has gone into quarantine after coming into contact with a confirmed case of Covid-19. Ms. Gbagbo made this known on Christmas day where she cautioned Ivorian’s to be more vigilant…

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has introduced home isolation for eligible persons who test positive upon arrival at the Kotoka International Airport. This follows a trend of positive COVID-19 cases among persons who are asymptomatic and vaccinated persons. A statement…

In Ghana, international carrier, Ethiopian Airlines has apologized to customers after their luggage failed to arrive days after they landed in the country. Some of the clients of the Airline expressed their displeasure and frustration at the development, especially during…

Lawyers representing the indicted chairperson of the Liberia's National Election commission, Davidetta Brown-Lansanah have surrendered her to the court to face criminal prosecution. This follows summons from the special jury of Montserrado County upon the request of the Liberia Anti-Corruption…

In Ghana, the National Association of Sachet and Packaged Water Producers, has announced an increment in the prices of sachet and bottled water by up to 100%. The upward review of their prices is to take effect from Monday, January…

Victims of former President Yahya Jammeh have renewed calls for his prosecution amid the publication of the Truth Reconciliation and Reparations Commission TRRC report which attributes criminal liability against the former soldier. The report states that the former Gambian leader…

The government of Mali has denied any deployment of Russian mercenaries from the Wagner Group on its territory. In a statement issued over the weekend, the authorities of the Malian transition demanded evidence to back suggestions that it had allowed…

A new contingent of 120 soldiers from the sixth battalion of the Mauritanian army arrived in the Central African Republic capital, Bangui, for the maintenance of peace on Wednesday, Dec. 22.  Details with the Adolphus Mawolo.

Liberians will celebrate this year’s Christmas amid tough economic times. Many complain about the harsh economic situation rocking the George Weah-led administration, which has reduced people’s purchasing powers.  WADR’s Darlington Porkpa in Monrovia has a report.

A $10 million contribution from the United States will assist the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in its work on COVID-19 response and addressing threats to human, animal and environmental health, including future pandemics.  According to a statement, the funding,…