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Ebenezer Asiedu, Head of Democracy and Good Governance at ECOWAS, speaking on behalf of ECOWAS Commissioner of Political Affairs, Peace and Security, Dr. Abdel-Fatau Musah

We’re poised to reclaim our seat as a beacon of democracy in Africa — EC...

Nov 29, 2023

Amid numerous democratic backsliding events in the form of constitutional o ...

The De Winton's golden mole has been detected for the first time in 87 years in South Africa. By Nicky Souness Endangered Wildlife TrustAFP

Bashful golden mole detected in South Africa after 87 years

Nov 29, 2023

A golden mole that "swims" in sand has resurfaced in South Africa after 87 ...

Mariam Ouedraogo says it is her duty to report on militants' abuse of women. By WIKUS DE WET AFP

Journalist's personal battle as Burkina militants target women

Nov 29, 2023

Award-winning journalist Mariam Ouedraogo finds it impossible to forget the ...

Homes, farmland and roads have been submerged by the floods in many parts of Kenya. By LUIS TATO AFPFile

Death toll from Kenya floods almost doubles to 120

Nov 28, 2023

The death toll from floods that have devastated many parts of Kenya has alm ...

11 shaft at the Rustenburg platinum mine where 11 miners were killed and 75 injured when an elevator fell 180 metres. By PHILL MAGAKOE AFP

S.Africa platinum mine lift plunge kills 11

Nov 28, 2023

Winding gear at a giant South African platinum mine failed sending an eleva ...

Authorities say at least 21 people died in Sunday's violence in Sierra Leone's capital Freetown. By Saidu BAH AFP

S.Leone authorities treating Sunday's deadly clashes as failed coup

Nov 28, 2023

Sierra Leonean authorities were treating clashes that killed 21 people in t ...

Migrants await processing during a deportation operation by Libya's ministry of interior in Tripoli on November 28, 2023. By Mahmud Turkia AFP

Libya sends nearly 250 migrants back to Niger, Chad

Nov 28, 2023

Libyan authorities Tuesday prepared to deport 248 undocumented migrants, an ...

Save the Children said half of those displaced by devasting flooding in Somalia are children. By Hassan Ali Elmi AFPFile

Climate crises drove 27 mn children into hunger in 2022: charity

Nov 28, 2023

Extreme weather events in countries vulnerable to climate change drove more ...

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Nov 28, 2023

Migrants await processing during a deportation operation by Libya's ministry of interior in Tripoli on November 28, 2023. By Mahmud Turkia AFP Libya sends nearly 250 migrants back to Niger, Chad

Nov 27, 2023

Police guard the entrance to the Sierra Leone Broadcasting Corporation in Freetown following the clashes in which 13 soldiers were killed amid a report of two civilian fatalities. By Saidu BAH AFP Curfew partially lifted in SLeone capital after deadly clashes

Nov 26, 2023

Ministers adopt the ECOWAS social protection framework and its operational and urge for increased social protection investments in west Africa Ministers adopt the ECOWAS social protection framework and its operational and u...

Nov 26, 2023

Sierra Leone has been going through a political crisis following presidential and general elections in June this year. By JOHN WESSELS AFP S.Leone imposes curfew after military armoury attacked

Nov 24, 2023

Pistorius is making his second shot at parole in less than eight months.. By Alon Skuy POOLAFPFile S.Africa's Pistorius granted parole over girlfriend's murder

Nov 23, 2023

Shortly after taking power, Tiani pledged to return Niger to civilian rule within three years. By - ORTN - Tl SahelAFP Niger coup leader visits Mali, Burkina in first foreign trip

Nov 21, 2023

The army is a magnet for unemployed youths in this deeply poor country. By SIA KAMBOU AFPFile Stampede kills 31 during Congo army recruitment drive

Nov 19, 2023

AFP SIMON MAINA 'Crisis upon crisis' as Kenya and Somalia go from drought to floods

Nov 19, 2023

The Horn of Africa has experienced intense rainfall linked to the El Nino weather phenomenon in recent weeks. By STRINGER AFPFile Heavy rain in Kenya affects tens of thousands, disrupts cargo

Nov 19, 2023

President Felix Tshisekedi is seeking a second term in the December 20 vote. By Zinyange Auntony AFP DR Congo election campaign starts with fireworks and bullets

Nov 18, 2023

Liberia's President George Weah L and opposition leader Joseph Boakai R. By AHMAD GHARABLI, SEYLLOU AFPFile Liberian President George Weah concedes poll defeat to ex VP Boakai

Nov 17, 2023

Incumbent Liberia President George Weahleft and opposition leader Joseph Boakai Liberia election run-off: Joseph Boakai edges ahead of George Weah as country aw...

Nov 16, 2023

Home Secretary James Cleverly said a new deal could be ready within days. By Maria UNGER UK PARLIAMENTAFPFile UK says reworked migrants treaty with Rwanda ready in 'days'

Nov 16, 2023

AHMAD GHARABLI, SEYLLOU AFPFile Weah and Boakai in close race for Liberian presidency as voting begins

Nov 16, 2023

Opposition leader Joseph Boakaileft and incumbent President George Weah Liberia run-off election: Remain calm for official results; avoid premature self...

Nov 15, 2023

More than 27,000 migrants have crossed to the UK in flimsy, unsuitable craft this year. By BERNARD BARRON AFP UK govt doubles down on Rwanda migrant policy despite court defeat

Nov 15, 2023

Scientists have warned that the number of heat-related deaths will sore in the coming decades if the world does not decrease its carbon emissions. By DAVID SWANSON AFPFile Heat projected to kill nearly five times more people by 2050

Nov 15, 2023

An aerial view of the desert town of Kidal, taken last year. By SOULEYMANE AG ANARA AFPFile The taking of Kidal: Why the town in north Mali is so important

Nov 14, 2023

Madagascar has been shaken by a weeks-long battle between the incumbent president who is running for re-election and most opposition leaders. By RIJASOLO AFP Madagascar's opposition urges voters to boycott presidential poll

Nov 14, 2023

Liberia's presidential run-off is expected to be closely fought, with incumbent George Weah vying for a second term against ex-vice president Joseph Boakai. By RAMI BALAGHI AFP Liberians vote in presidential run-off between football legend and ex-VP