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Nigerian doctors go on strike, demand better ‘Covid-19 benefits’

Doctors in Nigeria's public hospitals have embarked on strike as they demand better benefits for their efforts at fighting the coronavirus pandemic. The union representing...

Covid-19: Ghana’s President tells citizens their ‘survival is in their hands’

Ghana's President, Nana Akufo Addo has told his country's citizens that their survival against the Coronavirus is in their own hands. On Sunday evening the...

Covid-19: Ghana’s president confirms health minister has the virus

Ghana's President, Nana Akufo-Addo has confirmed that the country's health minister, Kwaku Agyeman Manu has been infected with the Coronavirus. The minister who is also...

Mali: U.N. peacekeepers killed in an attack on a convoy

Two peacekeepers with United Nations (UN) forces in Mali have been killed in an attack on their convoy. Their convoy came under attack in the...

Nigeria: Gunmen kill 60, burn UN humanitarian hub

At least 60 people including soldiers have been reportedly killed by gunmen in the Nigerian Borno state. The attacks have also left hundreds of people injured....

Covid-19: Ghana’s health minister infected, MPs with virus refuse to isolate

Ghana’s health minister, Kwaku Agyemang Manu has reportedly been infected with coronavirus. Local news outlet Citi FM reported that the minister is now recovering at...

Gambia halts sale of assets belonging to ex-leader Jammeh

Gambia’s government has halted the sale of assets belonging to former leader, Yahya Jammeh and his associates. The government of President Adama Barrow sanctioned the...

Covid-19: Chad goes for another consignment of Madagascar’s ‘virus cure’

Chad’s President Idriss Deby Itno on Wednesday ordered another consignment of Madagascar's herbal remedy for coronavirus. An official jet was sent to Madagascar for 20,000...

State of emergency declared in Nigeria over rape

Following a surge in cases of rape and violence against women and children, Nigerian governors have declared a state of emergency. There have been concerns...

Guinea: Alpha Condé says he will ‘bury’ those who wish him dead

The 82 year old President of Guinea, Alpha Condé has said that he is very fit and able to govern his nation. According to an...

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Nigerian High Commission apartments in Ghana demolished

Some new apartments built at the residence of the Nigerian High Commissioner in Ghana’s capital city Accra, have been demolished by bulldozers. The apartments have been constructed to...

Covid-19: Ghana records significant recovery numbers

Ghanaian health officials on Saturday said over 10,000 persons infected with the coronavirus have now recovered. The significant number of recoveries means the country now...

DR Congo: President’s ex-chief of staff jailed 20 years for corruption

The ex-chief of staff of the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been jailed 20 years by a high court. Vital Kamerhe was...

Covid-19: Zimbabwe’s health minister arrested, charged for graft

Zimbabwe's Health Minister Obadiah Moyo has been arrested over corruption allegations related to procurement of medical equipment worth $60 million. Moyo is accused of illegally...

Ghana’s new law that jails citizens not wearing facemask 10 years

Ghanaians who fail to wear the face masks in compliance with a presidential directive risk going to jail for ten years. They also face a...
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