Nigeria puts six states on ‘red alert’ over Covid-19 fears
Abuja – Nigeria has put six states and its capital on “red alert” over rising Covid-19 cases, the government said... Read more
19 Jul, 2021
At least 15 people missing after ship sinks in Liberia
Monrovia – Between 15 and 17 people are missing after a vessel sank off the coast of Liberia, the West... Read more
19 Jul, 2021
Three Chinese, two Mauritanians kidnapped in Mali
Bamako – Three Chinese nationals and two Mauritanians were kidnapped in southwest Mali on over the weekend, the country’s armed... Read more
19 Jul, 2021
Covid-19: Senegal’s bus operator suspends intercity services amid virus surge
Dakar – Senegal’s national bus operator announced over the weekend that it will suspend intercity transport due to a... Read more
19 Jul, 2021
In Senegal, giant sheep Ladoum prized for Eid
In Senegal, the giant sheep, Ladoum – a smooth-haired breed with curled horns that can reach imposing heights of... Read more
18 Jul, 2021
Rally for kidnapped French journalist in Mali capital
Bamako – Dozens of people gathered in Mali capital Bamako on Saturday to march in support of French journalist Olivier... Read more
17 Jul, 2021
Private shores force Senegalese to cool off on ‘death beaches’
Malika – In a beachside suburb of Senegal’s capital Dakar, fisherman Madiop Dieng urges police officers to get dozens... Read more
17 Jul, 2021
Senegal asks citizens to avoid travel for Eid over Covid-19 risk
Dakar – After daily record numbers of Covid-19 infections in recent days, Senegal health officials recommended on Thursday that people... Read more
16 Jul, 2021
Benin opposition figure Joel Aivo in court
Porto-Novo – Benin opposition figure Joel Aivo, detained since mid-April after being barred from running in presidential elections, appeared... Read more
16 Jul, 2021
At least 25 dead in Ivory Coast coach and minibus crash
Abidjan – At least 25 people were killed and 31 injured in a crash involving a coach and a minibus... Read more
16 Jul, 2021
