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November 26, 2023

Prison breached, curfew imposed as suspected coup in Sierra Leone continues

The coup plotters were also said to have fired shots at the presidential lodge, where Mr Bio is heavily guarded.

President Julius Maada Bio
November 26, 2023

ECOWAS condemns plot to truncate peace in Sierra Leone

“ECOWAS condemns this act and calls for the arrest and prosecution of everyone involved in the illegality,“ it said.

ECOWAS
November 26, 2023

Sierra Leone imposes nationwide curfew after gunmen attack barracks

President Julius Bio declared a nationwide curfew following the security breach at the military barracks in Freetown.

Gunmen in Sierra Leone
November 24, 2023

450,000 fled fighting in eastern Congo: UN

The UNHCR put the numbers fleeing the fighting at 450,000 and said at least 200,000 of the internally displaced people had been cut off from humanitarian aid.

IDPs in congo (credit: Human rights watch)
November 22, 2023

Tinubu calls for regional integration at ECOWAS 2nd ordinary session

“The divide between Francophone and Anglophone countries has been bridged, fostering unity between the blocs,’’ he said.

President Bola Tinubu
November 21, 2023

FCT minister pegs C of O charge at N5 million

Mr Wike said the era where three or more persons were allocated the same plot of land with fake C-of-O was over.

Nyesom Wike
November 20, 2023

Democracy not working for African countries because it was ‘forced’ on them: Obasanjo 

Mr Obasanjo said the Western style of democracy failed in Africa because it does not consider the views of the majority of the people.

Olusegun Obasanjo
November 20, 2023

German Chancellor to meet with African leaders at Berlin summit

The huge potential of the African continent has not yet been sufficiently utilised, according to the German government.

Scholz
November 19, 2023

Power Project: Tinubu’s government to get $2.2 billion from South African firm

Sun Africa’s financing partners, ING Bank and Citi, emphasised their commitment to up to $10 billion in financing projects in the coming years.

TINUBU; LANTERN IN DARKNESS
November 19, 2023

Liberian presidential election salute to Africa’s progress: Kayode Ajulo

“Through democracy, we can ensure transparent governance, safeguard human rights, and foster inclusive development,” he said.

George Weah, Kayode Ajulo and Joseph Boakai