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Covid-19 increases HIV death toll – NACA

The outbreak of Covid19 has been blamed for the death of some 430,000 HIV/AIDS patients in sub-Saharan Africa over the past six months, owing to interruptions in treatment due to pandemic’s related restrictions. That’s according to a new report published…

Northern Burkina Faso attacks leave about 20 dead

The Burkinabe government says armed groups have killed about 20 people in attacks on three villages in northern Burkina Faso. The attacks on the villages of Demniol, Bombofa and Peteguerse took place on Wednesday, the communications ministry said, 10 days…

Gambia: Fishery ministry comes under bribery probe

The government of the Gambia has given instructions for the police to investigate the alleged bribery scandal at the Fisheries ministry. Ebrima Sankareh, Government spokesman told The Standard Newspaper that the Government has directed that the matter be investigated. A…

Nigeria: UN condemns plan to castrate rapists

The United Nations has condemned plans to castrate rapists and paedophiles in Nigeria and called the measures 'draconian'. Recall in September, the governor of Nigeria's Kaduna state signed a law saying men convicted of rape would be subjected to surgical…

Mali observes 3-day mourning after deadly attack

The government of Mali on Thursday announced a three-day national mourning to pay tributes to the victims of Tuesday's terrorist attack that killed at least 11 soldiers and 12 civilians. The announcement was made by the transitional President Bah N'Daw…