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Nigerian Court frees IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu

An Appeals Court in Nigeria's capital, Abuja on Thursday discharged all charges levelled against leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, Nnamdi Kanu. The three-man panel that said that the IPOB leader had no case to answer and the Federal…

Ghana president talks tough on ending illegal mining

Ghana’s president, Nana Addo, has spoken tough against the continuous degradation of the country’s lands due to the activities of illegal small scale mining. The latest comments come amidst heavy criticism from the Ashanti monarch of the government’s fight against…

France recommits to diplomatic ties with Niger

France has reiterated its commitment to assist Niger Republic in three key priority areas namely water supply, education and the Great green wall project. The new French Ambassador to Niger, Mr Sylvain Itté, gave this reassurance during a news conference…

Trial of Lt Col Zoungrana commences in Burkina Faso

A hearing on the case against Lieutenant-Colonel Emmanuel Zoungrana commenced on Wednesday at a military court in Burkina Faso's capital Ouagadougou.  Lt. Colonel Zoungrana, a serving soldier in the Burkinabe army is being tried on offences bordering on offences against…

Nigeria warns against use of killer cough syrup

In Nigeria, the National Agency for Food, Drug Administration and Control NAFDAC, has warned healthcare providers and the public against the use of four substandard cough syrups linked to the death of 66 children in Gambia.  Director-General, Professor Mojisola Adeyeye raised…