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Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo on Thursday called for a “global coalition of democracies” to fight violent extremist groups in West Africa that have been spreading south from the Sahel toward Ghana and its neighbors. “The menace caused by terrorism is such that we must share the burden of the fight,” said Afuko-Addo, in a Washington […]
Hosts Ivory Coast were joined in Group A by Nigeria in the draw for the Africa Cup of Nations in Abidjan on Thursday.Fast-improving Equatorial Guinea and Guinea-Bissau, who have qualified for a fourth straight edition, complete the mini-league. Other heavyweight pairings included defending champions Senegal with five-time winners Cameroon, while Africa’s first World Cup semi-finalists […]
Moussa Ndoye, a 28-year-old beachgoer in Senegal’s capital Dakar, gulps down the water from two plastic sachets in quick succession and throws them in the sand. “This is our rubbish bin,” he says with a laugh, sitting with friends in the shade of a large wooden fishing boat. The white sand shore is littered with […]
Niger’s ousted president Mohamed Bazoum, who was overthrown by military leaders on July 26, faces his 80th day in detention on Friday together with his wife and son. Democratically elected to lead the West African nation, he remains adamant that he will not step down and has sought legal recourse in his plight. Despite ongoing […]
Vote counting was under way in Liberia on Wednesday, a day after citizens voted on whether to re-elect football legend George Weah, who is running for a second term as president. Liberians enthusiastically turned out in large numbers on Tuesday to choose their president, as well as 73 representatives from the legislature’s lower chamber and […]
As South Africa weigh up their options before naming their team for Sunday’s World Cup quarter-final against hosts France, one of the biggest questions being whispered in the galleries is: will they play the 7-1 bench? For the uninitiated this may seem to be a technical detail akin to tyre choices in Formula One but […]
When New Zealand play Ireland in the Rugby World Cup quarter finals on Saturday, Dylan Moodaley, a 32-year-old South African from Cape Town will don his favorite All Blacks t-shirt and cheer on for his country’s bitter rivals. So will most of his family — part of a sizable minority of South Africans who, for […]
A Kenyan-led multinational force will hopefully help bring some semblance of stability to Haiti, where gang violence has escalated into a form of “urban guerrilla” warfare, the Caribbean country’s police chief tells AFP. The UN Security Council gave the green light this month for the deployment of a thousand-strong support force led by Kenyan police, […]
Vote counting was under way in Liberia on Wednesday, a day after citizens voted on whether to re-elect football legend George Weah, who is running for a second term as president. Liberians enthusiastically turned out in large numbers on Tuesday to choose their president, as well as 73 representatives from the legislature’s lower chamber and […]
Cameroon’s Communication Minister, Rene Emmanuel Sadi, announced today that President Paul Biya has been deeply moved by the devastating Oliga-Mbankolo natural disaster and has taken swift action by ordering the establishment of an operational command post at the disaster site. This command post will be under the coordination of the Minister of Territorial Administration, Paul […]
In an extraordinary display of honesty and integrity, a Ghanaian unemployed man recently made headlines when he returned a substantial sum of money he discovered inside a taxi he had boarded at a petrol station along the Nima/Abossey Okai route. The incident has captured the attention of the nation, showcasing the remarkable character of the […]
In response to the escalating crisis in the Gaza Strip, Egypt has taken swift action to prevent a potential mass exodus of Palestinians into its Sinai Peninsula. The situation unfolded on Tuesday when Israeli bombardment forced the closure of the primary exit point from the Palestinian enclave, leaving Gaza officials and Egyptian security sources deeply […]
In a significant international effort, the United States, in cooperation with its Israeli and Egyptian counterparts, is actively working to establish a secure pathway out of Gaza for civilians. This announcement comes from National Security Council spokesman John Kirby, on Wednesday October 11, 2023. It underscores the collective commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being […]
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, has challenged the Nigeria police to review the daytime roadblock strategy they deploy in manning the state. The governor gave this charge on Wednesday while receiving the new Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Zone XI, comprising Oyo and Osun states, AIG Paul Odama, who paid him a […]
In a significant diplomatic engagement, the British High Commissioner to The Republic of The Gambia, Harriet King, paid a courtesy call on the Minister of Higher Education, Research, Science, and Technology, Pierre Gomez, on Monday, October 9, 2023. The meeting was marked by warm and cordial exchanges as the minister extended a warm Gambian welcome […]
In a week-long collaborative operation, The Gambia Police Force, in partnership with the National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC), apprehended twelve individuals engaged in the illicit bypassing of electricity connections and tampering with Cashpower meters. These arrests, conducted in multiple locations across the country, have brought to light the detrimental impact of such activities on […]
In a shocking incident that unfolded in Delta State, an 18-year-old, Ebube Linus, raised a false alarm accusing an innocent woman of stealing his manhood. This baseless accusation triggered a violent mob attack on the woman, leaving her severely beaten and exposed. Delta State Police Public Relations Officer, Bright Edafe, made the revelation in a […]
The UK’s King Charles III and his wife Queen Camilla will make a four-day state visit to Kenya from the end of this month, Buckingham Palace announced Wednesday. Kenyan President William Ruto invited the royal couple for the visit, which comes as the African nation prepares to celebrate 60 years of independence from Britain in […]
Public safety is our administration’s top priority, and keeping New Yorkers safe from the growing threat of fentanyl is a core part of that mission. All of us have heard about the danger fentanyl poses to our children and our communities. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is approximately 50 times more potent than heroin […]
Kenya’s Kelvin Kiptum shattered the men’s world record to win Sunday’s Chicago Marathon in two hours and 35 seconds while Dutch runner Sifan Hassan won in the second-fastest women’s time in history. Kiptum crushed the old world record of 2:01:09 set by Kenya’s Eliud Kipchoge in winning the 2022 Berlin Marathon. “I feel so happy,” […]