Ghana’s President John Mahama has urged stronger security measures and enhanced fire service presence around major markets following a devastating fire that razed the Kantamanto Market, known for shoes and second-hand clothing. During a meeting with market leaders and stakeholders,…

A statue of Ghana’s former President Nana Akufo-Addo at Effia-Nkwanta Regional Hospital in Sekondi has been vandalized by unknown individuals. The damage includes the severing of the statue’s head and breaking of other parts. This is the second incident involving…

Liberia’s House of Representatives has resumed sessions amidst ongoing political power struggles. Majority Bloc Speaker Richard Nagbe Koon has called on members to work diligently to rebuild trust lost due to the recent impasse in the legislature. Speaker Koon emphasized…

At least 40 farmers have been killed in recent attacks in Nigeria’s Borno State, according to Governor Babagana Umara Zulum. The attacks are believed to have been carried out by extremists linked to Boko Haram, the group responsible for the…

The Nigerian government plans to adjust its GDP calculations to reflect informal and illegal economic activities, aiming for a more comprehensive economic assessment. Baba Madu, head of the National Bureau of Statistics’ national accounts division, emphasized that sectors like street…

Mali is celebrating its Day of Regained Sovereignty on January 14 with the theme: “Culture as a factor of national unity and patriotic spirit.” This marks the third year of the celebration, and authorities have declared 2025 the Year of…

President Alassane Ouattara has called on all stakeholders to ensure the peaceful and smooth running of Côte d’Ivoire’s 2025 presidential election. Speaking during a ceremony with the prefectural body, political groups, and local leaders on Monday, he emphasized the importance…

In Côte d’Ivoire’s Lakota department, toxic products were reportedly dumped into a section of the river between Tagoberi and Kokolilié, causing a mass die-off of fish species. The sub-prefect of Niambézaria, Marius Behira, issued a press release warning residents to…