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Africa

February 24, 2024

ECOWAS leaders meet in Abuja to address political, economic development

ECOWAS leaders would also address the political situation in Senegal at the Abuja meeting.

ECOWAS
February 23, 2024

Ex-ECOWAS president urges Tinubu, others to lift ‘crippling sanctions’ on Mali, Niger, Burkina Faso

Mr Chambas also called on Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger military leaders to withdraw their threat to exit from the sub-regional bloc.

ECOWAS
February 22, 2024

Ghana signs visa waiver agreement with Bahamas

Both tourists and visitors who intend to travel from Ghana to The Bahamas and vice-versa will no longer require a visa upon entry.

Ghanaian and Bahamas flags
February 22, 2024

UNICEF hails Zimbabweans for accepting oral cholera vaccination

“With the vaccination, the number of new cases is declining.’’

UNICEF
February 21, 2024

Senegal’s opposition candidates slam Macky Sall for election delay; call it ‘constitutional coup’

“An inexplicable slowness has been noted. Nothing has been done despite developments over the past week,” the 15 candidates said.

Macky Sall
February 21, 2024

South Africa sets May 29 for 2024 elections

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has determined May 29 as the date for this year’s national and provincial elections.

South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa
February 20, 2024

CJN Ariwoola demands justice, equity from Tinubu, other West African leaders

The CJN called on President Bola Tinubu and other West African leaders to use justice and equity to build a prosperous region.

CJN ARIWOOLA; TINUBU
February 20, 2024

Tanzania calls for protection of Indian Ocean beaches from pollution

Mr Jafo asked the local government to ensure robust pollution control measures on the beaches.

Flag of Tanzania
February 19, 2024

Senegal: Opposition candidates mount pressure on Macky Sall to conduct election before tenure expiration

The recent postponement of the election by Mr Sall has thrown Senegal into crisis, with its election calendar about to be disrupted.

Macky Sall
February 18, 2024

African healthcare challenges require transnational collaboration: Tinubu

Mr Tinubu said Africa’s effective collaboration with the rest of the world to tackle existential health challenges is a moral imperative.

President Bola Tinubu (Credit: Presidency)