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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…

Ghana: Mahama promises to legalize motorcycle taxis

Ghana’s former president and flag bearer for the largest opposition political party, the National Democratic Congress has reignited the debate on whether or not to legalize motorcycle taxis, popularly known as Okada, in the country. During a campaign visit to…

Nigeria slams Ghana over ‘harassment of its citizens’

Nigeria has criticised what it calls the "incessant harassment of its citizens in Ghana and the progressive acts of hostility towards the country by Ghanaian authorities". The statement from Information Minister Lai Mohammed says Nigerians in Ghana are "being made……