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Flooding in Accra kills 13 as authorities warn of further storms

Flooding in Accra kills 13 as authorities warn of further storms

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At least 13 people have died in Accra after heavy rains triggered severe flooding across the Ghanaian capital, with meteorologists warning that another storm system is expected to hit the city in the coming days. Emergency services have urged residents in low-lying neighbourhoods to relocate to higher ground or remain indoors until the weather improves. […]

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Four Men Face Court in Sierra Leone Landmark Child Marriage Case

Four Men Face Court in Sierra Leone Landmark Child Marriage Case

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Four men have appeared before a court in Sierra Leone in what is being described as a landmark case involving child marriage. The defendants include the father and husband of a 17-year-old girl at the centre of the proceedings. If convicted, the men could face years in prison, underscoring the legal weight Sierra Leone has

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West African legislation tightens restrictions on same-sex relations, deepening concerns over LGBTQ rights

West African legislation tightens restrictions on same-sex relations, deepening concerns over LGBTQ rights

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A cluster of new laws adopted across West Africa has criminalised same-sex relations in several countries, marking a fresh and more restrictive turn in legislation that rights groups warn could deepen stigma and exposure to abuse for LGBTQ communities on the continent. The measures, introduced in recent months, build on a body of legislation already

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Kidnapped Nigerian Retired General Dies in Captivity

Kidnapped Nigerian Retired General Dies in Captivity

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The death of a retired Nigerian military officer while being held captive has brought renewed attention to the persistent security challenges affecting various regions of the country. Major General Rabe Abubakar, a former senior army officer, was reportedly kidnapped and subsequently died while in the custody of his captors, according to reports emerging from Nigeria.

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Nigeria’s Former Power Minister Sentenced to 75 Years in Landmark Corruption Verdict

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A Nigerian court has handed down a landmark 75-year prison sentence to Saleh Mamman, the former Minister of Power, after finding him guilty of laundering 33.8 billion naira (approximately $24.7 million) through fraudulent contracts linked to government-funded power projects. The verdict, delivered in absentia on Wednesday, marks one of the most significant corruption convictions in

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Islamic State Claims Fatal Attack on Nigeria Football Pitch, Death Toll Rises to 29

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At least 29 people were killed and several others injured when gunmen attacked a football viewing party in Gombi, Adamawa State, northeastern Nigeria, on Sunday evening. The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the assault, which targeted young people watching a football match on a pitch in the town. Security sources told local media

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France’s Sahel Retreat Opens Door for Islamists — Togo Is Now on the Front Line

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The void left by France’s military withdrawal from the Sahel has filled with something far more dangerous than a strategic vacuum — it has filled with armed men. Three years after Paris began winding down its counter-terrorism operations across Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, the ideological and operational space once held by French forces has

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Ghana’s IMF Journey: From Crisis to Recovery as West Africa’s Anchor Stabilizes

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Nairobi | April 15, 2026 Ghana’s economy, once on the brink of sovereign collapse, is charting a cautious but credible path toward recovery, backed by a landmark International Monetary Fund programme and renewed confidence from international creditors. The West African nation, which defaulted on its external debt in 2022 amid a catastrophic cost-of-living crisis, has

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