Guinea-Bissau votes in referendum to expand presidential powers
Voters in military-run Guinea-Bissau cast their ballots on Sunday in a referendum that could give the president more powers ahead
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Niger says military activity in Niamey brought under control
Niger’s defense minister said Saturday that military activity in the capital Niamey had been brought under control and security forces
DRC launches Ebola vaccination campaign as outbreak continues to spread
Residents of Kisangani have been lining up to get vaccinated as the DR Congo races to contain its worst-ever outbreak
Mahama swears in Ayariga, Zanetor as ministers
President John Dramani Mahama has sworn in Mahama Ayariga and Dr. Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings as ministers following their approval by Parliament.
Muntaka pushes mandatory drug tests for public-sector recruits
The government is considering a major policy shift that could make drug testing a mandatory requirement for people seeking employment
Northshore Apparel marks start of northern Ghana’s industrial revival – Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has described Northshore Apparel as the beginning of efforts to restore northern Ghana to its former
Zambian opposition leader Mundubile taken into custody on treason charges
Zambian opposition leader Brian Mundubile and his presidential running mate Makebi Zulu have been taken into custody over allegations of
Agriculture: West Africa seeks to speed up the movement of seeds
Agricultural seeds: West Africa seeks to lift barriers to regional trade Ahead of the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali,
Uganda President’s son Muhoozi announces 2031 presidential bid
Uganda’s military chief Muhoozi Kainerugaba has announced plans to run for president in 2031, signalling a possible bid to succeed
WHO confirms Uganda Ebola-free, as virus continues to spread in DRC
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed the end of Uganda’s Ebola outbreak. Uganda declared it was officially free of