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Ivory Coast commemorates founding of community
Every year, Abidji people who live in the south eastern Ivorian village of Yaobou commemorate the foundation of their community.
The celebration is known as the dipri festival.
In the local language,' di' means water and 'pri' means…
Ghana striving to reach debt deal with bondholders
Ghana is yet to reach a definitive deal with international bondholders towards the restructuring of about $ 13 billion of its external debt.
The office of the Finance minister reassured Ghanaians, saying an interim agreement had been…
South African Starlink to cut off users
Starlink users in South Africa are facing a major setback as the satellite internet service provider has issued a warning that their services will be terminated by the end of the month.
In an email sent to many South African users,…
Senegal seizes nearly 1,140kgs of cocaine
Senegal's customs authorities have intercepted a record-breaking haul of cocaine, weighing over a tonne.
The drug, concealed in packets and stashed in bags, was found in a lorry in the town of Kidira, near Mali's border.
Valued at…
Togo’s Constitution: Opposition Says Changes Are Presidential Power Grab
The opposition in Togo has denounced a proposed new constitution as a power grab, intended to extend the reign of President Faure Gnassingbé.
The reforms would see the West African country move from a presidential to a parliamentary…
Georgetown University, US-CDC Launch Health Fellowship In Africa
Georgetown University Center for Global Health and Impact with funding and collaboration from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launches the Public Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Recovery (PHEPRR)…
Probe As Liberian Ex-President’s Asset Papers Leaked
Liberia's House of Representatives is investigating how former President George Weah's asset declaration documents were leaked to the public.
All senior government officials in the country, including presidents, are mandated to…
Renaming Of Tanzania Electoral Agency Annoys Opposition
The Tanzanian opposition has questioned the recent move by the government to rename the electoral commission.
Effective Friday, the National Electoral Commission (NEC) will officially be known as the Independent National…
Russian Military Instructors Arrive In Niger To Train Army
Russian military instructors have arrived in Niger to train the national army, as Moscow continues to bolster its influence in the troubled Sahel region of West Africa.
The military specialists, who arrived in Niger's capital, Niamey on…
Ghana’s Ruling Party Candidate Opposes LGBTQ+ Practices
Ghana's vice-president, who is also the presidential candidate of the ruling party, has opposed LGBTQ+ practices, saying they go against his religious faith and the country's cultural norms.
It is the first time Mahamudu…