Mali’s army launches probe into alleged killings of civilians
Bamako – Mali’s army announced on Saturday it had opened an investigation into the alleged killing of 53 villagers... Read more
9 Oct, 2022
Many missing, 15 rescued in Nigeria boat accident
Lagos – Many people were missing and 15 had been rescued after an over-loaded passenger boat capsized in southeast... Read more
9 Oct, 2022
Gambia police launch inquiry into syrup deaths
Banjul – Police in Gambia on Saturday announced they were launching an investigation into the deaths of dozens of... Read more
9 Oct, 2022
Forum keeps Deby as Chad’s leader during transition
Libreville – Chad’s national forum, boycotted by much of the opposition, announced on Saturday that junta leader Mahamat Idriss... Read more
9 Oct, 2022
Ivory Coast president sees progress in Mali troop spat
Abidjan – Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara on Friday hinted at a possible breakthrough in a bitter dispute with... Read more
8 Oct, 2022
Nigeria to end petrol subsidy, says President Buhari
Abuja – Nigeria’s Muhammadu Buhari confirmed plans to remove a costly petrol subsidy as he presented on Friday his... Read more
8 Oct, 2022
Gambia to boost health measures after child deaths, says president
Banjul – President Adama Barrow on Friday promised The Gambia would boost health measures including better quality control over... Read more
8 Oct, 2022
Washington offers $5 million to find culprits of Niger attack
Niamey – Washington is offering a $5 million reward for information on a 2017 jihadist attack in Niger that... Read more
8 Oct, 2022
Gunmen kill three soldiers in revenge attacks in NW Nigeria
Kano – Gunmen in northwest Nigeria’s Zamfara state have carried out a series of attacks this week on military targets,... Read more
8 Oct, 2022
Demonstrators rally in support of new Burkina Faso leader
Ouagadougou – Demonstrators gathered in the capital of Burkina Faso on Thursday to show their support for the country’s... Read more
7 Oct, 2022
