West Africa

At least 11 people were killed on Wednesday December 25 when suspected herdsmen invaded the communities of Ityuluv, Tse Azege and Innyiev ya in Mkomon district, Kwande local government area of Benue state, Nigeria. According to residents, the invaders stormed the communities when residents were celebrating the Christmas season. “The  …

More than 150 clandestine clinics have been closed for non-compliance following a major operation by the Ivory Coast Department of Private Establishments and Health Professions (DEPPS). According to RFI, these health centers, deemed dangerous for patients, did not comply with current standards. The inspection mission carried out by the health …

In Mali, at least 26 people were killed in terrorist attacks on Friday December 20, 2024 in the Bandiagara region,according to reports. The attacks were claimed by Jnim, the al-Qaeda-linked Groupe de soutien à l’Islam et aux musulmans. Between 3 and 10 p.m. on Friday December 20, seven villages in …

In Nigeria, the death toll from stampedes at two Christmas charity events has risen to 32, including at least four children. As the country grapples with the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation, large crowds had gathered to collect food and clothing distributed at the Christmas charity events. “The dead …

Two miners lost their lives when a galamsey pit caved in during the early hours of the day in Kukubi, the Kwaebibrem Municipal District, Ghana. Eyewitness accounts reveal that the two miners were trapped when the pit they were working in collapsed. Despite frantic efforts by fellow miners, only the …

In the early hours of Wednesday, December 18, 2024, the National Assembly was partially destroyed by fire in Liberia, according to reports. While an investigation is currently underway to determine the cause, for the time being, the fire is being investigated as a criminal act. This act will not be …

Several children have died during a stampede on Wednesday at the Islamic High School in Basorun, Oyo State, Nigeria, authorities said. “Security forces attended the scene and arrested the event organizers,” state governor Seyi Makinde said. “Earlier today, an incident occurred in Islamic High School Basorun, the venue of an …

A Nigerian man who has spent 10 years on death row for stealing some hens and eggs has been promised a pardon by the governor of the south-western Osun state, Nigeria. In 2014, Justice Jide Falola of the Osun State High Court sentenced the two to death by hanging after …

No fewer than 27 individuals were arrested by the Lagos State Environmental Taskforce for engaging in street begging and causing public disturbances in Nigeria. The state commissioner for the Ministry of Environment and Water Resources, Tokunbo Wahab, disclosed this in a statement, accompanied by a video shared on X.com on …

A policeman has shot his colleague dead at Abease along the Prang-Kintampo road in the Bono East region, Ghana. The unfortunate incident occurred around 11:30 am on Sunday, December 15, 2024. “A funeral procession was underway with the mourners headed to the cemetery,” according to Adom News. However, they encountered …