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NCDC Confirms No Ebola Cases In Abuja

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (NCDC) has dismissed fears of an Ebola outbreak in the Federal Capital Territory, confirming that recent suspected cases tested negative for both Ebola and Marburg viruses. The clarification follows reports that passengers…

Mahama Urges Unity As ECOWAS Engages Sahel States

President John Mahama has reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to dialogue between ECOWAS and the three Sahelian countries that recently quit the bloc to form the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). Speaking at the Jubilee House after receiving Germany’s new ambassador, Mahama…

Côte d’Ivoire President Meets UN Envoy Ahead Of Polls

In Côte d’Ivoire, President Alassane Ouattara has met with UN Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, Leonardo Santos Simao. Their talks on Thursday focused on the country’s socio-political climate ahead of next month’s presidential election, as well as…

Guinea Referendum Campaign Ends Amid Calls For Boycott

Campaigns for Guinea’s constitutional referendum concluded Thursday with massive rallies by “Yes” supporters in Conakry and other regional capitals. While the ruling camp expressed confidence in a high turnout, opposition groups intensified their calls for citizens to either boycott the…

Togo Opposition Condemns Arrest Of Former Defence Minister

Opposition parties in Togo have strongly condemned the arrest of former Defence Minister Marguerite Gnakadè. Gnakadè, who was questioned on Thursday, has in recent days aligned herself with activists and opposition figures critical of the current administration. Her detention has…

Mixed Reactions Trail ICC Withdrawal Decision By AES

Authorities in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have jointly announced their intention to renounce membership of the International Criminal Court (ICC), sparking divided opinions across the Sahel. The decision, discussed at a meeting in Niamey between the Ministers of Justice…

MSF Launches Climate Project In Dakar Ahead Of COP30

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has unveiled a new initiative in Dakar to highlight the growing health risks posed by climate change across Africa. The project, named Clima Yaakaar, aims to draw attention to the link between rising environmental challenges and…

Liberia Launches National Service Program For Youth Empowerment

The Liberian government has officially launched its National Service Program (NSP), a nationwide initiative targeting young people. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the program seeks to consolidate existing youth-focused policies and projects under a single framework. Officials…

Nigeria Records 58 Cholera Deaths In Bauchi State

Bauchi State in north-eastern Nigeria has confirmed at least 258 new cholera cases and 58 deaths, sparking alarm among health authorities. The state government has inaugurated a Cholera Steering Committee to coordinate emergency response efforts and contain the outbreak across…