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The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) leaders have expressed worry over what they call deteriorating democracy within the sub region. The leaders say the recent coup in Burkina Faso is a clear example of how democracy is failing in West Africa. Opening a virtual ECOWAS summit, President Nana …

The military in Burkina Faso says it has seized power and overthrown President Roch Kaboré. The announcement was made on state television by an army officer, who said both the government and parliament had been dissolved. Mr Kaboré’s whereabouts are unclear, but the officer said that all those detained were …

Heavy gunfire has been heard at several barracks in Burkina Faso’s capital Ouagadougou, and at a nearby air base.       Burkina Faso: Gunfire was reported at military bases in Ouagadougou, Kaya, & Ouahigouya. U.S. citizens should avoid the areas listed in the alert & stay informed of local …

Nigeria has lifted its ban on Twitter – seven months after clamping down on the social networking site. Nigeria’s government suspended Twitter last June after the company deleted a tweet by President Muhammadu Buhari about punishing regional secessionists. Authorities accused the social media firm of siding with the secessionists.   But …

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) authorities have further tightened their travel restrictions to passengers who have been in or transited through Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Guinea, Kenya, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Republic of Congo (Congo-Brazzaville), Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zimbabwe and Ghana in the last …

A former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria and Emir of Kano, Mohammed Sanusi Lamido II, has extolled the leadership qualities of Vice President , Dr. Alhaji  Mahamudu Bawumia.   Addressing thousands of Muslims in Kumasi during a special end-of-year national Quran recitation and prayer session for the country, …

Ghana has commenced a two-year term on the UN Security Council. The country joins four others on the world’s top body for addressing threats to international peace and security. The other countries are; the United Arab Emirates, Brazil, Gabon and Albania. The countries were elected unopposed by UN members in …

Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac has named a 30-man provisional squad for the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations tournament. Coach Milovan Rajevac named five home-based players in his 30-man squad for the pre-tournament camping in Doha, Qatar. Real Tamale United captain David Abagna who is currently the leading top scorer in the Ghana Premier League …

South African President, Cyril Ramaphosa is receiving treatment for mild COVID-19 symptoms after testing positive on Sunday (12 December), the office of the presidency said in a statement. He has delegated all responsibilities to Deputy President David Mabuza for the next week. Ramaphosa “started feeling unwell after leaving the State Memorial Service in …

President of the 4th republic of Ghana, Akufo-Addo has been adjudged African of the Year, 2021 by Forbes Africa magazine for its latest issue that was unveiled on Friday 3 December 2021. The award which is in its fourth year, recognises Africans that have made an impact on the continent …