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ECOWAS Malaria Elimination 2035: West Africa Backs Bold Regional Plan to End Deaths by Mid-Century

West African leaders meeting in Freetown have endorsed the ECOWAS malaria elimination 2035 plan, a bold regional strategy aiming for zero malaria deaths through coordinated action, ...

Mali Security Crisis Deepens as Defence Chief Killed in Strike on Military Heartland

Mali’s security crisis escalates after Defence Chief Sadio Camara is reportedly killed in coordinated attacks targeting key military strongholds.

As Floodwaters Rise, ECOWAS Bets on Resilient Infrastructure

On a humid December afternoon in Safi, the rain did not fall – it crashed down. Within three hours, streets turned into torrents. Cars...

Koidu Holdings Layoffs Spark Labour Crisis in Sierra Leone’s Kono District

After months of unresolved labour disputes, Koidu Holdings laid off nearly 1,000 workers in Sierra Leone’s Kono District, according to workers and union representatives. New testimonies describe unpaid benefits, permanent injuries, and growing hardship.

Ebola Orphans in Sierra Leone: Life After the Outbreak in Bombali

A decade after Ebola, hundreds of children orphaned by the outbreak in Sierra Leone’s Bombali District continue to face stigma, disrupted education, and persistent economic hardship. While emergency aid has faded, the long-term recovery of Ebola orphans in Sierra Leone remains unfinished.

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Abeïbara Strike: Mali Claims 50 Fighters Killed in Kidal Operation

Mali's military says an Abeïbara strike killed at least 50 fighters in Kidal. Independent confirmation remains absent as analysts question casualty claims and the wider security situation.

CBN to Force Banks to Honour Domiciliary Account Withdrawals

The Central Bank of Nigeria is preparing measures to compel banks to honour domiciliary account withdrawals after complaints from customers who say they are being denied access to their foreign currency funds despite meeting account requirements.

Senegal Doctors Strike Begins As Diphtheria Outbreak Grows

A three-day Senegal doctors strike has begun nationwide, restricting public hospitals to emergency services only. The walkout comes as a diphtheria outbreak spreads across Senegal, with more than 100 confirmed cases and 11 deaths reported across 12 regions.

Kubwa Gas Explosion: Car Rams Into Station, 9 Shops And Police Post Razed

The Kubwa gas explosion destroyed nine shops and a police traffic post after a car crashed into a gas station near Liberty Junction in Abuja. The driver and a child survived as emergency responders battled the blaze.

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