Nigeria's Population Commission says at least 1.5 million citizens will be employed as ad-hoc staff for the conduct of the upcoming population Census which is yet to be approved by president Muhammadu Buhari. Chairman of the Commission, Nasiru Kwarra, disclosed…

The government of Ghana has committed to a set of 31 adaptation and mitigation actions in its nationally determined contributions (NDC) to be achieved through its support flagship of "10-year climate actions" agenda. The agenda seeks to put the country…

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, has made 14 new appointments, most of which are ministerial positions. According to the Public Notice from State House dated 11th January 2022, Alhaji Alpha Kanu, former Strongman of the All People’s Congress {APC}…

The United Methodist Human Rights Monitor has raised an alarm over the influx of illicit drugs and increasing ghettos in Liberia. According to Program Director Jefferson Knight, the situation poses threat to the livelihood of thousands of young people addicted…

In Benin, worshippers of Voodoo, a religion that worships gods and natural spirits, have gathered to pay their respects to the deities yesterday. The annual meeting takes place on the beach in Ouidah, a former slave trading hub, by the…

In Ghana, the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has adjusted monthly pensions upwards by 10 per cent for 2022. According to the Trust, this is to help maintain the purchasing power of pensioners. The decision was taken in…

The Liberia National Police has restored calm at the Bea Mountain Mining Company, following days of violent protest. According to Police Spokesman Moses Carter, three of the ring-leaders who organized the protest have been arrested after they set ablaze one…