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Liberia: President Weah delivers 5th Annual Message today

From Monrovia, the nation’s capital Darlington Porkpa reports. President George Weah of Liberia, will today January 24, deliver his fifth Annual Message to the Legislature, highlighting his administration’s legislative program for the ensuing session. His speech is in line with…

Ivorian PM announces social plan for young people

Ivorian Prime Minister, Patrick Achi, during the weekend, launched a vast social aid plan in the northern region of the country. The plan covers the regions bordering Mali and Burkina Faso, where jihadist groups are trying to recruit young people.…

Malians in Nigeria protest against ECOWAS sanctions

Mali nationals in Nigeria also protested against sanctions imposed on their country by ECOWAS in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital where they converged on the Embassy of Mali and demanded an audience with the ambassador.  WADR's correspondent, Fatimah Ibrahim, reports that the…

Malians in Ghana march against ECOWAS sanctions

Hundreds of Malians living in Ghana on Saturday stormed the streets of Accra, the country’s capital, to protest sanctions imposed on their country by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) following two military coups and the failure to…

Ghana revises Covid-19 travel guidelines for citizens

The Ghana Health Service (GHS) has announced some changes to the guidelines for Ghanaians entering the country through the Kotoka International Airport (KIA). Per the earlier modification implemented during the yuletide last year, persons aged 18 years and above, arriving…

Ghana university teachers intensify strike

The University Teachers Association of Ghana UTAG has intensified its ongoing strike.  The Association in a statement signed by its national secretary Dr Asare Asante-Annor noted that after its consultation with all 15 member branches, the general membership expressed their…

Ivorian government resumes dialogue with opposition

The Ivorian government and opposition political parties on Thursday resumed peace talks after it was suspended last year in December. Amid doubts, major opposition parties announced their willingness to participate in the dialogue. Prime Minister, Patrick Achi opened the floor…