Nigeria’s Senate is demanding President Muhammadu Buhari declare a state of emergency on security in the country.  This follows Wednesday’s attack by gunmen on a science college, resulting in the death of one student while several others were abducted. The…

Togo has joined a watch list of countries that have recently experienced a worrying decline in fundamental democratic freedoms. Recent violations include the closure of a media outlet and the detention of a journalist and trade unionists. The new watchlist…

Over 300, 000 people in the Gambia are set to benefit from an emergency food package launched by the World Food Programme (WFP) in partnership with the Gambia Government. The package according to the government and Food Program, aims to…

Liberia is on high alert after the Ebola-related deaths in neighbouring Guinea.  On Sunday, a statement issued by health agencies indicated that President George Weah has mandated health authorities in the country to immediately engage communities in towns and villages…

The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Nigeria's Lagos State, the country’s commercial capital, Moyosore Onigbanjo, has condemned the brutalization of the #OccupyLekkiTollGate protesters over the weekend. On Saturday the protesters hit the streets, demonstrating against the resumption of operations…

Sierra Leone has activated a Health Emergency Response System to level II following Confirmed Cases of Ebola in Guinea.  The response involves enhanced surveillance, active case finding and robust community engagement.  A statement issued on Sunday by the ministry of…

Guinea has officially declared that it is dealing with an Ebola epidemic after the deaths of at least three people from the virus.  The deceased and four others, fell ill with diarrhoea, vomiting and bleeding after attending the burial of…