During the weekend’s summit, the West African leaders also agreed on a new road map to launch a single currency in 2027. The bloc had planned to launch a common currency this year but postponed the plan due to challenges…

In Burkina Faso, there were disagreements during a political dialogue which brought together majority and opposition leaders over the weekend. The main bone of contention was the management of the security crisis. The opposition called for the resignation of the…

Governors and other critical stakeholders from South East Region of Nigeria have reaffirmed their resolve to work towards the unity of Nigeria.  Governor of Eboyi State, David Umahi, who chaired a meeting of the leaders in Enugu over the weekend,…

In Liberia, health authorities have launched a manhunt for the whereabouts of over 100 COVID patients who have gone into hiding.  According to health authorities, the patients went into hiding immediately they were tested positive of the virus. WADR’s Darlington…

The Board of Directors of the World Bank (WB) has approved a grant of 40 million dollars destined for Mauritania to create employment among young people. According to the Mauritanian state news agency (AMI), this funding will go to create…

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has sued the Federal Government of Nigeria and information minister Lai Mohammed, over what it calls the repressive directive asking broadcasters to stop using twitter.  The latest suit filed at the Federal High Court…

The Technical University Teachers’ Association of Ghana (TUTAG) has suspended its strike following a meeting with Education Minister Dr Yaw Adutwum. In a statement issued by TUTAG on Saturday, announcing the latest development, the group said: “After listening to the…

The World Health Organization on Saturday, officially announced the end of Guinea's second Ebola outbreak which was declared on February 14. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the latest outbreak saw 16 confirmed cases and seven probable infections. The…

The Ghana Police Service has revealed that Burkina Faso-based bandits are planning to launch attacks in the northern part of the country.  According to a police internal memo, the attack which is being targeted at Bolgatanga and its environs could…

Lawmakers in Liberia have called for increased health surveillance by authorities amid the recent surge in covid19 cases. According to the country’s health authorities, the country is now experiencing its third wave of COVID-19 after 250 new confirmed cases were…

The World Bank has said the economic giant of Africa inflation rate is expected to rise to 5th highest in Sub-Saharan Africa by the end of 2021. This projection puts Nigeria behind only Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Sudan and Angola. Macro…