Liberian stampede kills at least 29 people
Monrovia – A stampede at a Christian prayer gathering in Liberia’s capital Monrovia has killed at least 29 people,... Read more
20 Jan, 2022
Nigeria separatist leader pleads not guilty to new charges
Abuja – The jailed Nigerian leader of a separatist group pleaded not guilty to more charges in his terrorism trial... Read more
20 Jan, 2022
Gambia’s Adama Barrow sworn in for second presidential term
Banjul – Gambian President Adama Barrow was sworn in for a second term on Wednesday at ceremonies near the... Read more
20 Jan, 2022
Sierra Leone marks 20 years since civil war
Lungi – Dozens of Sierra Leoneans held a ceremony near the capital Freetown on Tuesday to mark the 20-year... Read more
19 Jan, 2022
Senegalese customs seize $5m worth of ammunition
Dakar – Senegal has seized three containers of ammunition from a Guyana-flagged cargo ship in the port of the... Read more
19 Jan, 2022
Uproar after mysterious death of 11-year-old Nigerian pupil
Abuja – Nigeria has been gripped by the mysterious death of an 11-year-old boy enrolled at a top boarding... Read more
19 Jan, 2022
Sierra Leone cancels pardon for witch doctor who murdered and dismembered a DJ
Freetown – Sierra Leone’s government has revoked a pardon for a notorious witch doctor who was sentenced to death in... Read more
19 Jan, 2022
Sanctioned Mali to start flights to Guinea
Bamako – Sky Mali will on Saturday launch flights from Bamako to Conakry, the private airline company has said as... Read more
19 Jan, 2022
Senegal held, Guinea lose but both reach Cup of Nations last 16
Bafoussam – Senegal were held 0-0 by minnows Malawi in Bafoussam on Tuesday despite the return of stars Edouard... Read more
19 Jan, 2022
Former Guinea president travels to UAE for medical treatment
Conakry – Guinea’s deposed former president has sought medical treatment in the United Arab Emirates having left the country earlier... Read more
19 Jan, 2022
