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Africa

April 25, 2024

Benin, Liberia, Sierra Leone roll out malaria vaccines

With the announcement on World Malaria Day, the number of African countries incorporating the vaccines into their childhood immunisation programmes increased to eight.

Malaria vaccine
April 25, 2024

ECOWAS moves to tackle drug abuse in Sierra Leone, other countries

ECOWAS said the workshop was also to support efforts to tackle drug abuse and provide resources and strategies for member states, particularly Sierra Leone. 

ECOWAS
April 25, 2024

Heavy rains, landslides kill dozens in Tanzania, Kenya 

Mr Majaliwa, who disclosed Thursday, added that 236 had also been injured in the flood. 

Heavy rainfall Kenya
April 25, 2024

South Africa’s systemic corruption closely related to ex-President Jacob Zuma’s administration: Report

The report alleged that “high-level political interference has undermined the country’s National Prosecuting Authority from responding to corruption.

Jacob Zuma
April 25, 2024

Police corruption big problem in Kenya; security force compromised under President Ruto: U.S. Govt

Not only did the government try to cover up police-related killings, but Kenyan authorities asked medical personnel to keep silent on deaths recorded from police brutality.

April 25, 2024

Widespread government corruption going on in South Africa under President Ramaphosa: U.S. Govt

The report alleged that the South African government did not take credible steps to investigate, prosecute, and punish officials.

April 25, 2024

African leaders determined to uproot terrorists, military coupists: ECOWAS

African leaders are determined to uproot terrorism and unconstitutional changes in government, ECOWAS and African Union ambassadors have said.

ECOWAS LEADERS AND MALI, NIGER AND BURKINA FASO MILITARY LEADERS
April 25, 2024

Ghanaian judges collect bribes, sell judgments; government officials engage in corruption with impunity: State Department

The report also mentioned that Ghana “is just as corrupt as most countries” in West Africa.

Ghanaian judges (Credit: Ghanaian Judiciary)
April 25, 2024

Govt threatens to stop salaries of striking Kenyan doctors after failed negotiations

The strike has paralysed medical activities in the East African country.

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April 25, 2024

Gabon’s national dialogue proposes economic development, good governance

Mr Mve stated that youth unemployment was one-factor government officials believed to be linked to mounting insecurity.

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