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Niger deploys 2,500 troops in restive zone
Following the weekend’s massacre, Nigerien President Mahamdou Issoufou has ordered the immediate deployment of Special Forces in an operation dubbed Operation Almahaou to secure the west of the country from jihadists. The decision was announced at the end of a…
The Gambia postpones voter registration exercise
The Independent Electoral Commission of the Gambia has postponed the January 14 general voter registration exercise ahead of presidential elections in December this year. The IEC cited logistical challenges beyond its control as a reason for the postponement. Sankulleh Janko…
Alex Saab: Cape Verdean court dismisses ECOWAS court’s ruling
The Barlavento Court of Appeal has rejected the extradition stop of the Venezuelan dealmaker, Alex Saab, and asserted the United States of America requests. In a judgement on Monday, the Cape Verdean court dismissed all arguments, including violation of human…
World Bank predicts economic growth for 2021
The World Bank Group on Tuesday issued a guarded growth forecast for the global economy this year, saying that a four per cent overall expansion was likely, although the recovery will likely be a “subdued” one. Policy makers must move decisively,…
COVID-19: Sierra Leone lifts ban on sporting activities
Sierra Leone’s National Sports Authority has lifted the ban it placed in April last year on all sporting activities in the country. Patrick Sallia has more from Freetow.
Togo: Journalists raise concerns as press freedom declines
Media professionals in Togo are concerned about the various arrests that have targeted them throughout last year. The latest arrest is that of Carlos Ketohou, a journalist with the daily "L'indépendant Express" for press offences. Detained for several days, the…
News link 2021-01-07 First Edition
News link 2021-01-07 First Edition
Ghana: Chaos mars election of new speaker for parliament
The election of a speaker for the 8th parliament in Ghana’s fourth republic turned chaotic after members of parliament for the National Democratic Congress and New Patriotic Party failed to agree on the how to conduct the secret ballot for…
Gambia: President Barrow rescinds appointment of Deputy Election Chief
The Government of The Gambia in a statement on Wednesday announced the annulment of the recently chosen deputy chairperson of the Country’s Independent Electoral commission. Mr. Oremi Joiner was removed from the post, less than 24 hours after his appointment…
COVID-19: Nigeria to receive Pfizer vaccine by end of January
Nigeria’s Presidential Task force PTF on covid19 says, plans are underway for the inoculation of 40% of the population by end of 2021. The team spearheading the fight against the virus in Nigeria said, the first batch of 100,000 doses…
Education Cannot Wait approves US$33.3 million for Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger
The Education Cannot Wait International Initiative announces the disbursement of 33.3 million dollars in investment grants in response to the health and humanitarian crisis affecting the central Sahel in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger. These investments, the organization say, will…
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