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A new economic era is on the horizon for West Africa. At the closing of the Sahel Governance Forum in Banjul, ECOWAS President Dr. Omar Alieu Touray announced that the region’s long-delayed single currency, the Eco, will be launched in…
Nigeria’s government is taking swift diplomatic action following anti-Nigerian protests in parts of Ghana. The protests, triggered by claims of criminal activities involving some Nigerians, have sparked fear among the large Nigerian community there. Videos circulating online show demonstrators calling…
Since taking office in 2024, 29 Liberian representatives and 12 senators have reportedly failed to declare their assets, sparking concerns over transparency and accountability in governance. Councillor Findley Kangar, Chairman of the Ombudsman, labeled this non-compliance a serious violation, especially…
Guinea’s capital, Conakry, is reeling from the aftermath of heavy overnight rains that triggered flash floods across several neighborhoods. Government officials report that at least seven people have died, with several more still unaccounted for, and hundreds displaced from their…
Burkina Faso has marked a historic moment in its medical journey with the successful completion of its first kidney transplant. The procedure was carried out by specialists at the Tengandogo University Hospital in Ouagadougou, signaling a major step forward in…
UNICEF has raised alarm over a looming cholera outbreak threatening the lives of more than 80,000 children across 12 countries in West and Central Africa. The agency attributes the potential surge in cases to seasonal rains and cross-border disease transmission,…
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has issued a strong warning of a nationwide media blackout on all police-related coverage if rising assaults on journalists are not addressed urgently. This comes in the wake of more than 10 reported incidents, including…
Tensions are easing between Ghana and Nigeria following anti-Nigerian protests in Accra and Kumasi that sparked fear among the Nigerian diaspora. Protesters accused Nigerian nationals of involvement in crime, fueling online outrage and calls for expulsion. In response, Nigeria’s Minister…
The Maiden edition of the Sahel Governance Forum wraps up in Banjul with a call to strengthen institutions. Burkina Faso celebrates the country’s first successful kidney transplant. And devastating flood in Guinea kills seven and displaces several others in Conakry.
The last edition of this season brings you the voices of listeners from countries where the second season of the program has been aired. The second phase of the first project implemented by WADR since September 2021, is entitled “Providing…
•Nigerian nurses and midwives embark on a week-long warning strike against years of unmet demands •Mali’s transitional Government approves national transitional Charter for peace and recompilation despite rejection by AZAWAD movement •Côte d’Ivoire Apologizes Over Death of Burkinabe Activist Alino…
Côte d’Ivoire Apologizes Over Death of Burkinabe Activist Alino Faso Amid Disputed Suicide Claims Central Sahel States set Conditional agreement on Counter-Terrorism Collaboration with ECOWAS Malian Government adopts a National Charter for Peace Liberian Government orders Prayer for Peace and…
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