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18 killed in Boko Haram attack in Nigeria’s Maiduguri

18 people have been killed in an attack suspected to have been carried out by Islamist militant group Boko Haram in the northeast Nigerian city of Maiduguri.

Ghana: Opposition politician calls for “civil revolt”, faces treason charges

A prominent opposition politician in Ghana, Koku Anyidoho is facing “treason” charges after he was arrested on Tuesday for reportedly calling for a “civil revolt” or “civil coup” against the government.

Pirates hijack Ghanaian fishing vessel

Persons suspected to be pirates have reportedly hijacked a Ghanaian fishing vessel, local media is reporting.

[Photos] – Ghanaians stage street protest over US military base deal

Many Ghanaians led by opposition political parties are marching through the streets of the capital, Accra as they protest the passage of an agreement between their government and that of the United States of America.

Arrests made in Gambia over Solo Sandeng murder

A senior official who works with Gambia’s intelligence agency has been arrested by the police as investigations continue into the death of the political activist Solo Sandeng who was killed in April 2016.

Sierra Leone: Presidential run-off postponed to Saturday

The Presidential run-off poll in Sierra Leone scheduled for Tuesday March 27 has been postponed to Saturday, according to the country's election commission hours after a high court gave permission for the run-off to go ahead.

Ghana and Ivory Coast sign major agreement on Cocoa

The governments of Ghana and Cote d’Ivoire have signed a major agreement called the “Abidjan Declaration” which is to address issues within the cocoa sector in both countries.

Sierra Leone run-off presidential poll to go ahead

Presidential run-off poll in Sierra Leone scheduled for Tuesday March 27 would now go ahead after a high court gave permission for run-off to go ahead.

Monkeys invade homes in Lagos state, residents flee

Monkeys are reported to have invaded some homes in the Nigerian state of Lagos forcing residents to flee.

Nigeria in talks with Boko Haram over ceasefire

The Nigerian government has said that it in talks with the Islamist militant group Boko Haram for a possible ceasefire deal.

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