May 03
West Africa: Military Regimes Have Turned the Sahel Into a 'Black Hole' of Information
RFI
In the central Sahel, journalists and reporters have seen their working conditions deteriorate ever since the countries were taken over by military juntas, reports by international… Read more »
Togo: Togo Opposition Cries Foul As Election Vote Count Favours Government
RFI
Opposition groups in Togo have accused authorities of ballot-stuffing in Monday's legislative and regional elections, where vote counting is still underway. Regional observers,… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Nigeria - a Year At the Edge of the Abyss [analysis]
African Arguments
University students are among those hit hardest by the Tinubu administration's IMF-directed austerity programme. Read more »
Niger: Concerns Mount As Russian Troops Take Over US Base in Niger
RFI
Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is hosting US troops - a move that follows a decision by Niger's junta to expel American forces from the country. Read more »
Ghana: 54% Ghanaian Workers Stressed at Work - New Gallup Report
Accra Time
Young workers and those in exclusively remote or hybrid work locations experience greater levels of stress Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Issues Mandate To Establish Office of War Crimes Court
New Dawn
True to his words, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. issued Executive Order #131 here, establishing the Office of War and Economic Crimes Court for Liberia. This is a significant… Read more »
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Africa: Access to Financing Crucial for the Future of Agriculture in West Africa
Mastercard Foundation
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Nigeria: Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Set to Break Srict Royal Protocol with Nigeria Visit
Fame Frenzy
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to visit Nigeria this month to celebrate the Invictus Games' 10th anniversary. Read more »
Mali: Residents of Northeastern Mali Town Trapped, Blocked From Humanitarian Aid
VOA
Save the Children says more than 140,000 people in the Malian town of Menaka, including 80,000 children, face malnutrition and disease due to a blockade by Islamic State-linked… Read more »
Nigeria: U.S.-Nigerian Singer Shaboozey Topples Beyonce from Billboard's Country Charts
Fame Frenzy
Shaboozey is currently on a roll. The 28-year-old singer has been riding this week's Hot Country Songs chart with his hit A Bar Song (Tipsy) and toppled Queen… Read more »
West Africa: WPFD2024 - Govts Must Ensure an Open Civic Space for Environmental Journalists, Activists in West Africa [press release]
MFWA
The celebration of World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) 2024 is under the theme "A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the Environmental Crisis". The global event to mark the… Read more »
Nigeria: Long Trail of Exiting Companies Threatens Nigerian Exchange's Drive to Grow Listings
Premium Times
MTN Nigeria's public shares sale, held in December 2021, remains the only IPO to be recorded by the NGX in the past five years. Read more »
Nigeria: Muslim Leaders Laud Dangote Foundation for Philanthropic Gesture in Ekiti
Vanguard
The Muslim leaders in Ekiti have expressed gratitude to the management of the Dangote Foundation for setting a unique philanthropic precedent for the people of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Ibom Developers Supports 160 Women With Skill Acquisition Training in Akwa Ibom
Vanguard
Empowering women with vocational skills is a vital step towards fostering gender equality and inclusive growth in society. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria Should Adopt State Police - - Governor
Premium Times
There have been renewed calls from various quarters to create state government-controlled police in Nigeria. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Shouldn't Be Giant Only in Population, but in Devt - Shehu Sani
Vanguard
Former Kaduna senator and social critic, Sen. Shehu Sani, says Nigeria should not only be a giant of Africa in population, but in all sectors of the economy. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Inches Closer to War Crimes Court
Liberian Observer
Liberia inched closer to a long-awaited reckoning for its brutal civil wars with the signing of a landmark executive order on May 2, 2024. Signing the historic Executive Order… Read more »
Nigeria: Cost of Healthy Diet in Nigeria UP N982 in March - NBS
Premium Times
The NBS said this is 4.7 per cent higher than the amount recorded in the previous month Read more »
Nigeria: NSA Orders Full Implementation of Cybercrime Act 2024
Leadership
The National Security Adviser Malam Nuhu Ribadu has directed full implementation of the Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, Etc) Amendment Act 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Group Supports Northern Governors' U.S. Trip
Leadership
A group, Arewa New Frontiers (ANF) has said northern governors deserve more support and encouragement and can go as far as America and any other country to seek lasting solutions… Read more »
Nigeria: Conduct Council Polls in Kebbi Before June 5, Ipac Tells Electoral Body
Leadership
The Inter Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in Kebbi State has given a 35-day ultimatum to the State Independent Electoral Commission (KBSIEC) to conduct election into the 21 local… Read more »
Nigeria: Press Freedom Day - NGE Frowns At 'Abusive Lawsuits' Against Journalists
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Guild of Editors (NGE) has reaffirmed that media freedom, freedom of expression and access to public information are crucial to democracy and must be at the heart of… Read more »
Ghana: Two Off-Duty Police Killed At Trassacco, Police On Man Hunt for Gun Men
Accra Time
The Ghana Police Service has reported that two off-duty officers were shot by unknown gunmen at Trassacco Valley. Read more »
Ghana: GJA Takes 2024 World Press Freedom Day Celebrations to Koforidua
Accra Time
World Press Freedom Day is also marked at a time when attacks on press freedom have intensified Read more »
Niger: Niger - Press Freedom in Jeopardy As Journalists Working On Conflict Intimidated and Arrested [press release]
AI London
Press freedom in Niger is in jeopardy as transitional authorities intimidate and arbitrarily arrest journalists reporting on the country's conflict and security-related issues,… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Don't Rush Abroad' - Ex-Seattle Sounders Striker Advises Nigerian Players
Premium Times
Josiah Emmanuel has called on players plying their trade in the domestic leagues in Nigeria to be grounded and spend some time in the country before thinking of going abroad. Read more »