Ten days ago, a truck driver, who wishes to remain anonymous, was part of a supply convoy in the north of Burkina Faso that was attacked...
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Government of Sierra Leone Affirms Partnership with Mercy Ships to Strengthen Surgical Care
During an audience with His Excellency Julius Maada Bio, President of the Republic of Sierra Leone, the government of Sierra Leone and Mercy Ships (www.MercyShips.Africa) extended...
Military Junta Names Coup Leader Traoré President of Burkina Faso
[RFI] Captain Ibrahim Traore was appointed as president of Burkina Faso on Wednesday, according to an official statement, after the West African country’s second coup in...
United States Donates Training Center to Strengthen Somalia’s Maritime Security
Download logoUnited States Ambassador to Somalia Larry André joined Minister of Internal Security Mohamed Ahmed Sheikh Ali and Somali Police Commissioner Major General Abdi Hassan Mohamed...
Prolonged drought brings famine, death and fear to Somalia
This drought has astonished resilient herders and farmers by lasting four failed rainy seasons, starting two years ago. The fifth season is underway and likely will...
Sierra Leone targets cervical cancer mortality by vaccinating girls
An age-old social belief that “what goes on under the cloth should remain under the cloth” is killing women in Sierra Leone. “People are dying in...
Buya Turay: Sierra Leone's 'runaway groom' buoyed by Swedish return
Sierra Leone international Mohamed Buya Turay insists Sweden's top flight league is of a high standard after returning to Scandinavia.
Ibrahim Traoré appointed President of Burkina Faso
The presidential appointment comes less than a week after last weekend’s coup in Burkina Faso
WHO alert over India-made cough syrups after deaths in The Gambia
The WHO says 66 deaths in The Gambia may be linked to four syrups made by an India-based firm.
Qatar Renews its Support for Brotherly Somali People Building Institutional State and Rule of Law
Download logoThe State of Qatar affirmed its support for the brotherly Somali people to build a state of institutions and the rule of law, which guarantees...