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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…

Senegal: Teachers protest following arrest of colleagues

Some public school teachers in Senegal on Monday staged a protest over the detention of some of their colleagues. According to officials of one of the national associations of teachers, their colleagues were arrested for participating in public demonstrations. They…

Zimbabwe Vice President resigns amid sex scandal

Zimbabwe’s Vice President Kembo Mohadi on Monday stepped down, battered by reports of a scandal involving illicit sexual relations. His statement of resignation took effect immediately, but Mohadi maintained his innocence, blaming disinformation for his stepping down. He said he…