A young man in his twenties was reportedly lynched after being accused of stealing a cell phone in Agbozume-Adawukorfe, Ghana. According to reports, the incident occurred on Sunday night, and his lifeless body was discovered on Monday, June 2, lying under a mango tree in the area. The Agbozume Police …
Read More »Ivory Coast: Five inmates killed during a search at Bouaké prison
Five inmates lost their lives and twenty-nine others were injured, including six prison officers, during a search operation at the Bouaké Penal House in Ivory Coast, announced Abel Nangbele Yeo, Public Prosecutor at the Bouake Court of First Instance. The operation, carried out by the prison administration, was aimed at …
Read More »Senegal: sheep intended for sacrifice washed in the ocean
In the run-up to Eid al-Adha, the sheep intended for sacrifice are washed in the ocean, one of the most remarkable features of preparations for the festival throughout Senegal. Prior to Eid al-Adha, also known as Tabaski in the local language, this washing is considered one of the most important …
Read More »Guinea: pilgrims to Mecca victims of a scam
A woman claiming to be close to the mother of the transitional president promised a trip to Saudi Arabia to 416 people, who fell into the trap of a well-structured scam network in Guinea. This pilgrimage to Mecca scam has caused a great deal of controversy in the country, as …
Read More »Ghana: three pupils injured after high tension cable falls
A high-tension cable has felt on three school pupils at Kasoa Ofaakor in the Awutu Senya East Municipality of the Central Region, Ghana. Three school pupils are in critical condition and receiving treatment at St. Joe’s Clinic and the Kasoa Polyclinic. The unfortunate incident happened on Monday behind the Kasoa …
Read More »Nigeria: 43 people killed in attacks in Benue state
Forty-three people, including children, have died in armed attacks in Benue state, central Nigeria, according to reports. “Herdsmen from the Fulani tribe, who make their living from livestock, attacked the Gwer West and Edikwu Akpali areas of the state,” reports said. Some houses were burnt down during these attacks, which …
Read More »Bleached children may suffer brain damage
Dr Titus Beyuo, a member of the parliamentary health committee, warned parents and guardians against bleaching their children’s skin to make them fairer and more beautiful. He outlined numerous health complications associated with the practice, warning that affected children are likely to suffer severe medical consequences. His caution follows a …
Read More »Mentally challenged man beheads caretaker
A 35-year-old mentally handicapped man murdered a 56-year-old man on the railroad tracks at the main port of Tema, Ghana. According to reports, the suspect beheaded the victim, who is a caretaker at the yard in the afternoon on Friday, May 30, 2025. According to Adom News, “the suspect severed …
Read More »Israeli ambassador booed at Dakar University
Israel’s ambassador to Senegal, Yuval Waks, was chased away on Tuesday from Dakar’s Cheikh Anta Diop University by students reacting to the ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli diplomat was due to lead a conference on the theme of “international relations practices and agreements between states”, scheduled for …
Read More »Senegalese President Diomaye Faye decorated in Guinea-Bissau
This is the first time a Senegalese president has paid a state visit to the country since its independence in 1974 as he was welcomed with honor on his arrival in Bissau on Monday May 26. The 24-hour state visit aims to strengthen economic and security cooperation between Senegal and …
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