Gambian presidential runner-up calls for calm
Banjul – The runner-up in The Gambia’s weekend presidential election said on Monday he would challenge the results in court... Read more
7 Dec, 2021
‘The decision is unjust, unfair,’ says Nigeria as it hits back over UK virus travel limits
Lagos – Nigeria on Monday criticised Britain’s decision to tighten travel restrictions over the new Omicron variant, saying the... Read more
7 Dec, 2021
Twin explosions rock UN camps in Mali
Gao – Two explosions rocked UN camps in the northern Mali city of Gao on Sunday, causing damage but... Read more
6 Dec, 2021
12 Niger soldiers killed in battle with ‘terrorists’, defence ministry says
Niamey – At least 12 soldiers and “dozens of terrorists” were killed in a battle in western Niger, the defence... Read more
6 Dec, 2021
Thousands of Ghanaians left stranded after commercial transport drivers go on strike over high fuel costs
Accra – Thousands of Ghanaian commuters, students and workers were stranded at bus stations across the country on Monday after... Read more
6 Dec, 2021
President Barrow wins second term in Gambia election
Banjul – Adama Barrow comfortably won a second term in The Gambia’s presidential election, with thousands of his supporters... Read more
6 Dec, 2021
Senegal detects first case of Omicron variant
Dakar – A first case of the Omicron variant of Covid-19 has been reported in Senegal, in a visitor who... Read more
5 Dec, 2021
Suspected jihadists fire rockets at Nigerian city
Kano – Suspected jihadists fired two rockets at the northeast Nigerian city of Maiduguri on Saturday, hitting two homes... Read more
5 Dec, 2021
Gambians await presidential result in test for young democracy
Banjul – Gambians were waiting on Sunday to find out the winner of the first presidential election in the... Read more
5 Dec, 2021
Senegal transport workers end strike
Dakar – Senegalese transport unions ended a strike overnight from Friday to Saturday that had paralysed capital Dakar and... Read more
5 Dec, 2021
