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Nigeria: #EndSARS – Youth Minister urges dialogue

Nigeria’s Minister of Youth said on Monday that Nigerians protesting against what they condemn as police brutality must end their daily demonstrations and enter into dialogue with the government on law enforcement reforms.  Thousands of Nigerians calling for an end…

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…

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…

Ghana spills excess water from Wejia dam

The Ghana Water Company Limited has begun spilling excess water from the Weija dam. This follows heavy rains over the weekend which caused the dam to exceed its storage limit. Residents around the Gbawe enclave have been asked to relocate…