Fourteen (14) African heads of state are expected in Abidjan today, for a high-level meeting on the 20th Replenishment of the International Development Association's resources (IDA-20). According to a note from the Ivorian presidency, this reconstitution, aims to support a…

The Ghana Medical Association (GMA) is warning that Intensive Care Units in Accra’s major hospitals are being overstretched as the country deals with a surge in Covid-19 cases. The General Secretary of GMA, Dr Justice Yankson, stated that hospitals in…

Nigeria has confirmed 154 More COVID-19 Cases as Third Wave Fears Rise. Lagos State which was the epicentre of infections during the first and second waves of the disease continues to record a higher number of cases amid concerns by…

There have been mixed reactions to the sentencing of an ally of former President Yahya Jammeh to death by hanging. Yankuba Touray was sentenced on Wednesday, for the murder of former Finance Minister Ousman Koro Ceesay. Yankuba was charged for…

Amnesty International is demanding that Malian authorities end the illegal administrative detention of the Former transitional President Bah N'Daw and former Prime Minister Moctar Ouane. The human rights group also insists on the immediate release of Generals Mohamed Lamine Ballo…

Ahead of this week's Muslim festival Eid-el-Kabir, Nigeria has put six states on red alert after witnessing a "worrisome" rise in COVID-19 infections, according a government official. The official in statement further urged people to curb gatherings and hold prayers…

Millions in Senegal are preparing to mark the Muslim celebration of Eid al-Adha, raising concerns for rising COVID-19 cases.  Many in the West African nation have relaxed compliance with COVID-19 protocols after earlier surges were not as severe as those…

The second largest mosque in West Africa was opened to the public on Friday.  The National Mosque of Ghana Complex, contains a grand mosque which is the second, an office complex for the National Chief Imam, a clinic fitted with…