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Death Sentences Surge in DR Congo After Moratorium Lift, Report Warns

The number of death sentences in the Democratic Republic of Congo has risen sharply following ...

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West Africa Moves to Accelerate Water, Sanitation Reforms Under Vision 2063

West African leaders, policymakers, and development partners have launched high-level consultations aimed at accelerating water ...

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Submarine Cable Outages Expose Fragility of West Africa’s $150bn Digital Economy — WATRA

The West African Telecommunications Regulators Assembly has raised fresh concerns over the resilience of West ...

  • 21 April 2026
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Tigray Moves to Restore Parliament, Raising Fresh Tensions with Addis Ababa

Tensions are rising in Tigray after regional authorities announced plans to restore their parliament, a ...

  • 21 April 2026
  • Africa

Mozambique Eyes China’s Industrial Power to Drive Growth, Infrastructure Expansion

President Daniel Chapo is seeking to tap into China’s industrial expertise to fast-track infrastructure development ...

  • 20 April 2026
  • Africa

Macky Sall Joins Race for UN Top Job as Candidates Face Global Auditions

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall is set to audition this week for the role of ...

  • 20 April 2026
  • Corporate Culture

Experts Push for Local Drug Production as Pharma West Africa 2026 Opens in Lagos

Stakeholders across the health sector have called on West African countries to urgently strengthen pharmaceutical ...

  • 16 April 2026
  • Business

Ford Foundation Urges ECOWAS First Ladies to Lead Fight Against Gender-Based Violence

The West Africa Director of the Ford Foundation, ChiChi Aniagolu, has called on First Ladies ...

  • 13 April 2026
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Barau Calls for Stronger Democratic Institutions Across West Africa

Deputy Senate President Barau Jibrin has called for renewed efforts to strengthen democratic institutions across ...

  • 10 April 2026
  • Business

AFCON Qualifiers: Eritrea’s Spot in Doubt as Seven Players Go Missing After Win

Eritrea’s place in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers is under serious threat after ...

  • 9 April 2026
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