Gambia court rejects challenge to Adama Barrow poll victory
Banjul – The Gambia’s Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea by the country’s main opposition to annul the... Read more
29 Dec, 2021
Cameroon court frees students jailed for Boko Haram joke
Libreville – Three Cameroonian students sentenced to 10 years in jail for making jokes about jihadist group Boko Haram have... Read more
28 Dec, 2021
Cameroon jails 47 opposition activists for ‘rebellion’
Yaoundé – A military tribunal in Cameroon has jailed dozens of opposition supporters for terms of up to seven years... Read more
28 Dec, 2021
Mali launches forum on return to civil rule
Bamako – Mali’s military-dominated government on Monday launched a four-day national forum on returning the country to civilian rule following... Read more
28 Dec, 2021
Suspected jihadists kill 41 in Burkina Faso
Abidjan – Burkina Faso’s government declared two days of mourning starting on Sunday after 41 people died in an attack... Read more
26 Dec, 2021
Togo charges two journalists with ‘contempt of authority’
Lome – Togo has charged two journalists who have been critical of the government with “contempt of authority” and “spreading... Read more
26 Dec, 2021
Nigeria select recuperating Osimhen for Africa Cup
Abuja – Nigeria have selected Napoli striker Victor Osimhen, who is still recovering from a serious injury, as part of... Read more
26 Dec, 2021
Mali denies deployment of Russian mercenaries
Bamako – Mali’s government has denied any deployment of Russian mercenaries from the Wagner group following charges by a group... Read more
25 Dec, 2021
6 troops, 22 jihadists die in Lake Chad sweep, joint force says
Niamey – Six soldiers and at least 22 jihadists have died in fighting in the Lake Chad region, a joint... Read more
25 Dec, 2021
Gambia commission recommends ex-leader Jammeh be tried
Banjul – A truth and reconciliation commission in The Gambia on Friday recommended that ex-leader Yahya Jammeh be brought before... Read more
25 Dec, 2021
