President Adama Barrow has praised the Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS for the pace of the transition in the Gambia. Speaking during the swearing-in ceremony to serve his second term on Wednesday, Barrow said the presence of ECOWAS…

In Nigeria, the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) and the Department of State Services, Imo State Command, have rescued a middle-aged Burundian woman and her three children suspected to be victims of trafficking. They were…

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced some changes to the guidelines for Ghanaians entering the country through the Kotoka International Airport (KIA). Per the earlier modification implemented during the yuletide last year, persons aged 18 years and above, arriving…

The University Teachers Association of Ghana UTAG has intensified its ongoing strike.  The Association in a statement signed by its national secretary Dr Asare Asante-Annor noted that after its consultation with all 15 member branches, the general membership expressed their…

The Ivorian government and opposition political parties on Thursday resumed peace talks after it was suspended last year in December. Amid doubts, major opposition parties announced their willingness to participate in the dialogue. Prime Minister, Patrick Achi opened the floor…

A decisive turning point has been reached in the military cooperation between the country and its French partner engaged in the fight against terrorism in the country since 2013.  The president of the transition, Colonel Assimi Goita, confirmed that he…

The Liberian government has declared three days of mourning following the death of at least 29 people due to a stampede during a Christian crusade. The tragic incident occurred in the densely populated Town Ship of New Kru Town, the…

The German Defense Ministry says Mali's authorities banned its military plane with 75 troops on board from overflying the country late on Wednesday, forcing it to divert to Gran Canaria. The transport plane was on its way from a German…

In Nigeria, the Benue State Government has ordered mandatory testing for all medical doctors and health workers involved in the management of Lassa fever cases to help prevent health sector mortality. The announcement followed the death of a medical doctor…

Former Guinean President Alpha Conde, ousted in a coup last September, has been flown abroad for a medical check-up. Last month, the ruling junta said the ex-president would be allowed to travel on medical grounds but could not remain abroad…