Economic growth in Africa rebounds, but not fast enough-Says World Bank
WASHINGTON‒ Sub-Saharan Africa’s growth is projected to reach 3.1 percent in 2018, and to average 3.6 percent in 2019–20, says Africa’s Pulse, a bi-annual analysis...
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Football Club supporters invade Radio Station, assault, abduct Presenter in Nigeria
By Media Rights Agenda At about 6:25pm on March 24, 2018, thugs suspected to be members of Plateau United Supporters Club invaded the premises of Jay...
Election Commissions in Africa commit to optimizing benefits of Technology
By Paul Ejime Election Management Bodies (EMBs) in Western and Southern African regions have pledged to leverage technological innovations to improve the credibility of electoral...
RSF and partners unveil the Journalism Trust Initiative to combat Disinformation
An innovative media self-regulatory initiative designed to combat disinformation online – called the Journalism Trust Initiative (JTI) – was launched today by Reporters Without Borders...
Liberia Joins African Union Peace and Security Council
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The African Union Peace and Security Council (AUPSC) on Monday inducted Liberia as member of the Peace and Security Council (PSC)...
South Africa: Struggle Icon Winnie Madikizela-Mandela Has Died
Source: www.allafrica.com By Andre van Wyk Cape Town — Veteran freedom fighter and former first lady Winnie Madikizela-Mandela has died at the age of 81,...
Vote Counting after Sierra Leone’s crucial Presidential Race
By Paul Ejime in Freetown Counting of ballots began after official close of voting at 5pm (GMT) in Sierra Leone’s rescheduled presidential run-off vote on...
International Observers, others renew support for successful polls in Sierra Leone
By Paul Ejime in Freetown Heads of International Election Observation Missions have been meeting with representatives of Development partners in Freetown synergise support for successful...
ECOWAS concerned about Sierra Leone court’s injunction on run-off poll
By Paul Ejime in Freetown The ECOWAS Commission has noted with concern the interim injunction issued by a High Court on Saturday, March 24th restraining...
2 Former ECOMOG Commanders laid to Rest In Nigeria
Abuja: The remains of two former Commanders of the ECOWAS Monitoring Group (ECOMOG), who died less than three weeks apart, have been buried in their...