Guinea junta names acting prime minister
The military-led transition government in Guinea has named an interim prime minister. Dr. Bernard Gomou, who is the Minister of...
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Africa faces increased threat of zoonotic disease outbreak – WHO
Africa risks becoming a hotspot of for emerging infectious diseases unless action is taken to prevent this, the World Health...
Mali confirms detention of 49 “mercenary” Ivorian soldiers
Mali’s transition authorities have confirmed the detention of 49 Ivorian soldiers on suspicion of seeking to destabilize the country. The...
SLAJ, RSLAF discuss collaboration, security of journalists
What was meant to be a courtesy call to discuss collaboration between the leadership of the umbrella journalist body and...
Suspected Marburg Virus in Ghana – WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) says it is working with Ghanaian authorities to prepare for a possible response to an...
Sierra Leone: Doctors issue ultimatum over “abrupt” salary deductions
Medical doctors in Sierra Leone have threatened to withhold their services if three months allowances “abruptly deducted” from their salaries...
African Union nations urged to increase investment to tackle Gulf of Guinea insecurity
African Union member states have been urged to up investment in counter-piracy and reinforce maritime domain awareness to put a...
Maritime Security: Sierra Leone, Camões Institute of Portugal sign MoU
The Sierra Leone government and the Camões Institute of Portugal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the implementation...
ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Mali & Burkina Faso, but issues ultimatum to Guinea
West African leaders have lifted sanctions imposed on Mali and Burkina Faso as reward for progress in their transition to...
ECOWAS elects new chairman
West African leaders have elected Guinea Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embalo as the new chairman of the bloc. Mr Embalo...
