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Nigeria: Security forces nab 29 for illegal mining

Nigeria’s para-military in southern Imo state on Sunday announced the arrest of at least 29 persons for allegedly engaging in illegal mining activities in various locations of the state. The suspects were arrested following a directive by governor of the…

Ghana: High schools resume today

Junior High and Senior High Schools in Ghana will resume teaching and learning sessions today. The second year junior high and senior high school students will report to their various campuses to enable them to complete the 2nd semester and…

The Gambia warns pilgrims against travels to Senegal

The Government of the Gambia has issued a strong warning on the consequences of violating Covid-19 emergency regulations to intended travellers to the holy city of Touba in Senegal to attend the annual pilgrimage. The warning came as thousands of…

Nigeria: Police chief cuts powers of ‘rogue’ unit

Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Adamu, has banned the personnel of the dreaded Federal Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and other ‘Tactical Squads’ of the Force from operating on Nigerian roads. This directive was contained in a statement by the Force…

Senegal: Millions converge on Touba for pilgrimage

Millions of Muslims belonging to the Mouride brotherhood in Senegal and elsewhere are converging on the Senegalese Holy City of Touba for their annual pilgrimage known locally as the Magal. It is an occasion that marks the departure into exile…

44,000 people missing in Africa – ICRC

The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says some 44,000 people in Africa 45% of them children are recorded as missing. It notes that COVID-19 restrictions pose new challenges in finding them. Sophie Marsac, the ICRC regional advisor for…