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Former Liberian rebel commander standing trial in Switzerland over alleged atrocities committed during Liberia’s first civil war will be cross examined by lawyers of the plaintiff today. 45 year old, Alieu Kosiah, is accused of murder, rape, recruiting child soldiers…
The governments of Guinea and Sierra Leone have agreed on the reopening of their shared border. Guinea unilaterally closed the border in October last year after accusing Sierra Leone of meddling in its domestic politics. However, Sierra Leone disputed the…
Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has suspended the mounting of parades as part of activities to mark Ghana’s 64th Independence Day. This directive is in line with measures put in place to avoid large gatherings as the country continues to deal…
Nigeria’s Senate is demanding President Muhammadu Buhari declare a state of emergency on security in the country. This follows Wednesday’s attack by gunmen on a science college, resulting in the death of one student while several others were abducted. The…
Togo has joined a watch list of countries that have recently experienced a worrying decline in fundamental democratic freedoms. Recent violations include the closure of a media outlet and the detention of a journalist and trade unionists. The new watchlist…
Over 300, 000 people in the Gambia are set to benefit from an emergency food package launched by the World Food Programme (WFP) in partnership with the Gambia Government. The package according to the government and Food Program, aims to…
In Mali, the Public Prosecutor of the Bamako Court of Appeals has ruled on the case of the so-called destabilization of state institutions. The public prosecutor's office indicates that the case lacks merit and must therefore be dismissed. The court…
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Abdulrasheed Bawa as substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The appointment of Bawa was announced by the office of the presidency on Tuesday. It said in a statement that 40-year-old Bawa…
Anti-corruption campaigners in Nigeria have welcomed the appointment of Abdulrasheed Bawa as substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). However, they suggest strong political backing for him to succeed in his new role. Edwin Ikhoria is an…
Liberia is on high alert after the Ebola-related deaths in neighbouring Guinea. On Sunday, a statement issued by health agencies indicated that President George Weah has mandated health authorities in the country to immediately engage communities in towns and villages…
The Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice in Nigeria's Lagos State, the country’s commercial capital, Moyosore Onigbanjo, has condemned the brutalization of the #OccupyLekkiTollGate protesters over the weekend. On Saturday the protesters hit the streets, demonstrating against the resumption of operations…
Sierra Leone has activated a Health Emergency Response System to level II following Confirmed Cases of Ebola in Guinea. The response involves enhanced surveillance, active case finding and robust community engagement. A statement issued on Sunday by the ministry of…
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