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Presidential campaign ends in the Gambia

Presidential campaign in the Gambia ended last night as voters prepare to elect a new president on Saturday. Ahead of the vote, President Adama Barrow on Wednesday called for peace as he congratulated his opponents for a peaceful campaign. From…

Omicron: UK adds Nigeria to red list

The United Kingdom has added Nigeria to its red list category as it tightens travel restrictions in an effort to limit the spread of the COVID-19 variant, Omicron. This means Nigerians who do not have UK citizenship or residence permit…

Senegal records first case of Omicron variant

Senegal has recorded its first case of the omicron variant, becoming the third West African nation to detect the new coronavirus variant after Nigeria and Ghana. The announcement was made by the Institute for Health Research, Epidemiological Surveillance and Training…

Liberia govt calls on University lecturers to suspend strike

The government of Liberia is calling on striking University lecturers to return to classes. Lecturers at the State-run University of Liberia announced an indefinite go-slow after the government reportedly refused to implement an existing MOU entered into between the lecturers,…

Suspected jihadists kill at least 30 in central Mali

Suspected jihadists in Mali killed at least 30 civilians in an attack on a passenger vehicle in the volatile central town of Mopti, local officials said Saturday. An elected official in Bandiagara confirmed the death toll, saying the victims included…