Senegal opposition leader to face rape trial, lawyers says
Dakar – A Senegalese judge has ordered a prominent opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko, to face trial for alleged rape,... Read more
19 Jan, 2023
Ibrahim Traore says rising attack are ‘trageting civilians’
Ouagadougou – Attacks in Burkina Faso have increased since October and now especially target civilians, according to junta leader... Read more
18 Jan, 2023
Nigeria’s currency redesign and withdrawal limits: questionable policy and bad timing
Stephen Onyeiwu, Allegheny College The Central Bank of Nigeria launched new banknotes in November 2022. The new notes came... Read more
18 Jan, 2023
State TV says son of Equatorial Guinea’s ruler held for graft
Malabo – One of the sons of Equatorial Guinea’s veteran ruler has been arrested on suspicion of illegally selling... Read more
18 Jan, 2023
Senegalese soldier killed in clash with Casamance rebels, says army
Dakar – A Senegalese soldier was killed and four were wounded during an operation against separatist rebels in the... Read more
18 Jan, 2023
Swiss prosecutors nearing decision on Gambian ex-minister
Geneva – Swiss state prosecutors said on Monday they were close to concluding their lengthy investigation into crimes against... Read more
17 Jan, 2023
Equatorial Guinea dissident dies in prison
Madrid – A prominent dissident in Equatorial Guinea has died in prison after being taken from South Sudan in... Read more
17 Jan, 2023
Death toll in Senegal road crash climbs to 22
Dakar – Twenty-two people died on Monday when a bus and a truck collided in northern Senegal, firefighters said,... Read more
17 Jan, 2023
Search under way for 50 women abducted in Burkina Faso
Ouagadougou – Security forces are searching for at least 50 women kidnapped by suspected jihadists in insurgency-hit northern Burkina... Read more
17 Jan, 2023
‘We need to get things right’ – Nigerians flock to get voting cards as election looms
Lagos – Braving stressful waits, red tape and repeated visits, Nigerians are rushing to pick up their voting cards... Read more
17 Jan, 2023
