More than a dozen UN-appointed independent experts say that without assistance, the previously kidnapped school girls face an increased risk of exploitation, trafficking, sexual and gender-based violence and other forms of violence.  In an alert issued on the side lines…

Civil Society Platform JAMMI REWMI is demanding the unconditional release of all supporters of Senegal’s main opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who were arrested on Wednesday during a demonstration. The protesters targeted public buildings and businesses including banks, in the capital,…

Ministers of Health from Guinea which is combating a new Ebola outbreak and neighbouring countries have agreed on a unified front to combat the virus that re-emerged about three weeks ago. The meeting was opened by the Prime Minister of…

President Muhammadu Buhari has directed the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) to improve surveillance and control around the country’s borders.  President Buhari the measure aims to ensure that criminal elements do not find Nigeria as a safe haven to hide and…

The lawyer for former Liberian rebel commander is asking for compensation for his client. This was the conclusion of plea by Alieu Kosiah’s lawyer who said that his client is innocent as he asked prosecutors to drop charges against him.…

The ruling Sierra Leone People's Party (SLPP) is now leading the main opposition All People's Congress {APC} by a single seat in the Legislative house after the Parliamentary by-election in Constituency 010 last weekend in Kailahun district East of the…

Following reports of serious issues in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana’s cocoa supply chains, the EU and the US Labor Department have both announced financial aid to help the two countries.  The US Department of Labor, in a response to the…