West Africa

A building under construction collapsed and trapped one person on Tuesday, October 1, 2024, in Teshie Estate, Ghana. The Ghana National Fire Service(GNFS) confirmed this in a post on Facebook. Through the swift intervention of firefighters from Trade Fair and Headquarters, a young man who was trapped in the debris …

Two armed robbers have been gun down in a battle with Police personnel on the Yeji- Kumasi highway, Ghana, according too reports. According to reports, “one of the armed robbers who escaped is on the run.” The incident occurred on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. Two other armed robbers who sustained …

In Mali, education authorities have postponed the start of the 2024-2025 school year, originally scheduled for October 1, 2024, to November 4, 2024. This decision follows the devastating floods that have hit the country in recent weeks. The announcement was made by the Minister of National Education, Amadou Sy Savané, …

A robbery claimed the life of one policeman and injured two others in Kwame Peprakrom, in the Upper Denkyira East municipality in Ghana’s Central Region. Residents are living in fear and panic following the fatal shooting. Armed robbers reportedly attacked the Police patrol team, resulting in the tragic death of …

A 22-year-old man is battling for his life at Agona Swedru Government Hospital after an ex-convict stabbed him multiple times at Lower Bobikuma in Ghana. The incident occurred while the victim was separating a fight between the suspect and another person during the Akwambo Festival. “The victim’s reaction had enraged …

Nigeria could see further rallies on Tuesday, as citizens protest against the cost-of-living crisis, according to reports. Dubbed “Fearless October 1”, the demonstrations have been timed to coincide with the 64th anniversary of Nigeria’s independence, which falls on Tuesday, October 1, 2024. “Rallies will be held in the capital Abuja, …

Seventy-five people were killed, 148 injured and 250,305 others affected by flooding in Mali, reported the national coordination for crisis and natural disaster management. Some 591 cases of flooding were recorded in Mali from August 1, 2024 to September 27, the national crisis and disaster management coordination announced on Friday, …

One person died on the spot and another was seriously injured after part of a three-storey building under construction collapsed on them in Tuba, in the Greater Accra region, Ghana. The unfortunate incident, involving a portion of the topmost floor of the building located at Aglow Farms. Two out of …

A teenage gang of three set a three-bedroom bungalow ablaze after stealing foodstuffs, groceries, and clothing in the Gaa Akanbi area of Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, Nigeria. The gang decided to set the house on fire after their attempted robbery was foiled by residents of the community, according to …

In Senegal, the government is planning to launch an online neo-bank in collaboration with the Banque Nationale de Développement Economique (BNDE). The announcement was made by Amadou Chérif Diouf, Secretary of State for Senegalese Abroad, in a media interview. This initiative is not insignificant, as the online banking sector is …