Lawyers Without Borders Canada, the Malian Association for Human Rights and the International Federation for Human Rights have voiced support for the implementation of recommendations of an investigation conducted by the International Commission of Inquiry into allegations of human rights…

Ghana is king when it comes to West Africa’s gold mining industry, second only to South Africa in terms of gold production on the continent. While many companies have found great success exploiting the country’s natural resource, the industry has…

There was drama in the ongoing trial of former Liberia Rebel leader Alieu Kosiah in Switzerland on Wednesday, when the 9th prosecution witness refused to leave the witness box. The former bodyguard of Kosiah said he would not step down…

Nigeria’s Senate on Wednesday confirmed Abdulrasheed Bawa as the new chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). His confirmation comes after he appeared before the upper chamber for screening. There was some controversy surrounding Bawa’s appointment with many…

Doses of the anti-Covid-19 vaccine intended for regions within Senegal have been dispatched.  Minister of Health and Social Action, Abdoulaye Diouf Sarr revealed over the weekend that the vaccines would over the next four days, be made available throughout the…

Russia’s sovereign wealth fund has revealed that Ghana has approved Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine for use against COVID-19. The country is the fifth in Africa and 31st in the world to approve the emergency use of the vaccine in the…

Mali's interim government says it will pursue dialogue with jihadists and stage elections, amid fears that it is failing to deliver on its previous promises. Presenting a plan for government in the capital Bamako, six months after a military coup…

The Gambia is a step closer to attaining universal access to energy by 2025 after inaugurating a 20 megawatt power plant worth 28 million Dollars. More than 600 communities countrywide are expected to benefit from the new energy project. Sankulleh…

Liberia’s President George Weah has broken grounds for the construction of new housing units for Ivorian Refugees in Grand Gedeh County. It follows the dedication of several housing units recently in Bahn Nimba County for Ivorian refugees who have opted…

As part of ongoing efforts to prevent transborder crimes, Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, has called for more collaboration from other paramilitary and military agencies to help effectively secure the borders against infiltration by foreign criminal elements.  Comptroller General of the…