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WFP halts Solle flights after helicopter explosion

The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has suspended flights to Solle in northwestern Burkina Faso following an explosion near a helicopter it had chartered. The incident occurred shortly after the aircraft landed on Tuesday, injuring a crew member and…

Cape Verde sets up crisis office after deadly rains

The Cape Verdean government has established a Crisis Office to coordinate urgent assistance for families in Salamansa, São Vicente, after torrential rains on August 11 wreaked havoc on the community and also struck the island of Santo Antão. Prime Minister…

Senegal urges evacuation of vulnerable coastal communities

Authorities in Senegal are calling on residents of low-lying coastal areas in Dakar’s municipalities of Mbao, Thiaroye-sur-Mer, and Hann Bel-Air to relocate as the sea continues to advance, threatening homes and livelihoods. Officials warn these communities are among the most…

NCA shuts down nine radio stations over breaches

The National Communications Authority (NCA) has suspended the operations of nine radio stations across Ghana for violating broadcasting regulations. The action comes despite a 30-day grace period granted by President John Dramani Mahama for compliance. Enforcement teams have been dispatched…

Abuja residents displaced as government demolishes settlement

In Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, residents of the Cashew Garden informal settlement have been rendered homeless following a demolition exercise by the Federal Capital Territory Administration. Officials say the clearance aims to restore order and remove suspected criminal hideouts. However, affected…

Ouagadougou hosts talks to set up AES parliament

Burkina Faso’s capital, Ouagadougou, is hosting a key sub-regional meeting aimed at creating the parliament of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The gathering, which began on August 11, brings together experts from Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. Delegates are…