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Ghana: President, Vice President to get COVID jabs

Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo, his Vice, Dr. Mahammudu Bawumia and their wives will today, March 1, publicly receive shots of the newly arrived COVID-19 vaccines in the country. Last week Wednesday, Feb 24, Ghana became the first country to receive Covid-19…

Liberian war crimes trial enters plea stage

The trial of a Liberian man accused of committing war crimes and crimes against during the Liberian civil war enters pleading phase today, Monday, after the court heard testimonies from both defense and prosecution witnesses. Alieu Kosiah is being prosecuted…

Nigeria to receive COVID-19 vaccines Tuesday

Nigeria's government says delivery of the first shipment of the covid19 vaccines under the Covax facility is underway. The first batch of 4million AstraZeneca – Oxford vaccines manufactured in India by the Serum institute will arrive on Tuesday March 2.…

Burkina Faso: Wave of armed robberies hits major cities

In Burkina Faso, robberies in the cities of Ouagadougou and Bobo Dioulasso are worrying residents. According to figures released by the security agencies, the country recorded Five hundred and seventeen (517) armed attacks and assaults last year. Meanwhile, losses are…

Zero Discrimination Day: UN calls for unity over division

The United Nations is calling on world leaders to choose the path to unity over division. The global organization made this call, in commemoration of the zero-discrimination day celebrated on March 1 each year. However, this year’s event comes at…

Mali: ECOWAS praises transitional gov’t progress

Mr. Sidie Mohamed Tunis – Speaker of the ECOWAS parliament says, the Malian Transitional government is keeping up with the agenda of ensuring the return of a democratic leadership. Mr. Tunis issued a statement during the weekend on the heels…