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January 1, 2023

West Africa

Gambian diaspora concerned about slow pace of electoral reforms

Gambians in the diaspora have expressed concerns over the slow pace of the processes of reforms by the country’s electoral umpire, the Independent Electoral Commission, which will allow them vote in the upcoming general elections in December 2021. They called…

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January 1, 2023

West Africa

Speaker of ECOWAS Parliament condemns coup in Mali

The Speaker of the ECOWAS parliament – Sidi Muhammed Tunis has condemned the military take of power in Mali which had Interim President – Bah Ndaw and Prime Minster – Moctar Ouane both resign their positions after days of arrest…

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January 1, 2023

West Africa

Ghana makes case to return to UN Security Council

Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo is expected to officially launch the country’s bid for a seat on the UN Security Council in early June. The country’s campaign pitched to the UN is on the theme, “Enhancing Global Peace and Security for…

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January 1, 2023

West Africa

Nigeria: Drug control boss warns against attempt to legalise cannabis

The Nigeria Drug and Law enforcement Agency NDLEA Thursday, called on the National Assembly to put on hold, passage of the bill legalizing Marijuana in the country. Chairman of the agency, Muhammed Buba Marwa made the call during a visit…

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January 1, 2023

West Africa

Togo records improved production of cereals and vegetables, cotton output drops

In Togo, the production of cereals, tubercles and vegetables has improved despite the drop in cotton output for the 2020-2021 season. A report presented by the ministry of agriculture, husbandry, and rural development Thursday said the country recorded a surplus…

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January 1, 2023

Beyond West Africa

Africa urgently needs 20 million second doses of COVID-19 vaccine – WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) Thursday said Africa needs at least 20 million doses of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine in the next six weeks to get second doses to all who received a first dose within the 8—12-week interval. In addition…

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January 1, 2023

World

‘Green’ investments must triple by 2030, report urges

The State of Finance for Nature Report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), World Economic Forum (WEF), Economics of Land Degradation Initiative and Vivid Economics said Investments in nature-based solutions must triple by 2030 and quadruple by 2050. The…