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Nigeria: Five abducted Zamfara students regain freedom

Bandits have returned five students Kidnapped from of Government Day Secondary School Kaya in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara state North Western Nigeria.  At least 73 of the students had been kidnapped on Wednesday morning, according to the police.…

Senegalese troops to continue mission in The Gambia

The Senegalese military engaged in the sub-regional force ECOWAS will continue their mission in Gambia, four years after forcing Yahya Jammeh to leave power following his defeat in the presidential election. The contingent, identified as the fifth Senegalese detachment of…

Nigeria: Police say 73 students abducted from Zamfara school

Police have confirmed that 73 students were abducted Wednesday afternoon at Government Day Secondary School in Kaya in Maradun Local Government Area of Zamfara State. Police spokesperson in Zamfara, Muhammad Shehu, confirmed Wednesday incident through a statement. Already, Zamfara State Governor,…

Activists launch campaign against SGBV in Ghana

In response to the rising spate of violence against women in Ghana, a campaign for action has been launched. Spearheading the call to action is the Network for Women’s Rights NETRIGHT. According to the organization, abusive partners have killed more than…

Ghana probes food shortage in senior high schools

The Ghana Education Service, GES, has started investigations into claims of food shortages in Senior High Schools across the country.  This announcement comes as reports indicate that students are not being properly fed with final year exams quickly approaching. Atiewin…