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Gambia: Barrow’s NPP accused of child exploitation
President Adama Barrow and his National Peoples’ Party (NPP), have come under condemnation for allegedly arranging children in the streets to welcome the president, during his nationwide tour. Opposition leaders have condemned the president’s entourage, describing it as unacceptable. Sankulleh Janko…
Banks reopen in Ethiopia’s Tigray region
State-affiliated Fana TV said on Monday that banking services have resumed in the capital of Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region for the first time, since war broke out there on November 4. It comes as the government seeks to restore normality.…
Ghana: GJA condemns threat against journalist, demands investigation
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) is calling on the Police Service to urgently investigate threats against journalists in the country. The call comes after death threats were issued to freelance journalist, Manasseh Azure Awuni by supposed political fanatics over an opinion…
COVID-19: Nigeria imposes stringent restrictions on travelers from South Africa
Passengers travelling from South Africa to Nigeria, will be subject to strict regulations effective from Monday 28 December 2020. The latest travel restrictions follow the discovery of 501.V2, a mutation of Covid-19 which is more contagious than the original virus.…
Mali launch investigation into alleged plot to distabilize the state
Malian authorities announced on Monday, December 28, the opening of an investigation for "attacking the security of the State". It marked the first time, that the authorities publicly stated that they suspect the involvement of personalities recently arrested in a…
Guinea: Seven killed in deadly inter-tribal clashes
Guinean security forces, have deployed to the town of Macenta to stall deadly clashes between people of the Lorma and Mandingo tribes. Seven people have reportedly been killed and several others wounded as the two sides continue to mobilize against…
Nigeria: Dreaded gang leader ‘killed’ in clashes with rivals
Security agencies in Nigeria’s Kaduna State have confirmed the killing of a notorious bandit, Nasiru Kachalla, in a clash between his gang and a rival group of bandits. Kachalla had been on the run for masterminding several criminal acts, including…
NIGER ELECTION: Early poll results put Mohamed Bazoum in the lead
We head to Niger where exit poll results from key regions in the country put Mohamed Bazoum, the candidate of the ruling party ahead. Bazoum competed in Sunday’s election against 29 other contenders. The election will make the first transfer…
COVID-19: Teachers in Liberia receive stimulus package
Thousands of private school teachers in Liberia have begun benefiting from the government’s COVID-19 stimulus package. The Liberian Government recently allotted One Million United States dollars to private school teachers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As WADR’s Darlington Porkpa…
Nigeria: At least 15 die in auto accident on Abuja-Lokoja road
Staying in Nigeria, at least 15 persons have been killed in an auto crash in Kogi State, north central of the country. Police authorities in the State confirmed the incident Wednesday. WADR’s Usman Umar, tells us more.
The Gambia launches migration policy
The Gambia has launched its first ever migration policy at the Gambia International Conference Center in Banjul. The national document is developed with the hope of reducing irregular migration while promoting regular migration for socio-economic growth. Sankulleh Janko reports from…
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