Category: Western Africa
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Tragic Air Accidents in Ghana and Kenya Raise Safety Concerns
Local sources from Ghana: Al Jazeera, News Ghana. UK coverage: Sky News. In a span of just a few days, two tragic helicopter crashes in Ghana and Kenya have cast a somber shadow over the safety of military aviation in Africa, leading to widespread concern and mourning. In Ghana, a…
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Turmoil in Ghana: Mining Ventures Stir Economic and Environmental Crisis
Local sources from Ghana: The Guardian, Al Jazeera. UK coverage: The Guardian. In Ghana, a country rich in natural resources, two separate but interrelated issues have emerged, casting a spotlight on the complexities of mining operations and their multifaceted impacts on society, the environment, and international financial and political relations.…
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Devastating Flash Floods in Central Nigeria Claim Over 150 Lives
Local sources from Nigeria: BBC, France 24. UK coverage: BBC. In a tragic unfolding of events, central Nigeria, particularly the town of Mokwa in Niger State, has been struck by severe flash floods, resulting in a catastrophic loss of life and extensive property damage. The Niger State Emergency Management Agency…
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Gambian Parliament Upholds Ban on Female Genital Mutilation
Local sources from Senegal: CNN, The Associated Press. UK coverage: The Guardian. In a significant victory for campaigners, lawmakers in the Gambia voted to uphold the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM). Out of the 53 lawmakers, 34 voted to maintain the ban, while the rest voted to repeal it.…
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Tragedy Strikes as School Building Collapses in Nigeria
Local sources from Nigeria: Al Jazeera English, BBC.com. UK coverage: BBC. A tragic incident unfolded in Nigeria when a school building in the Jos North district of Plateau State collapsed, resulting in the deaths of several children and leaving many others trapped. The cause of the collapse is yet to…
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Multiple Suicide Attacks Leave 18 Dead and Dozens Injured in Nigeria
Local sources from Nigeria: Al Jazeera English, The Guardian. UK coverage: The Guardian. A series of suicide attacks in north-east Nigeria has resulted in the deaths of at least 18 people and left 19 others seriously injured. The attacks targeted a wedding, a hospital, and a funeral in the town…
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Nigeria Faces Major Strike as Unions Shut Down Power Grid and Disrupt Flights
Local sources from Nigeria: Al Jazeera English, FRANCE 24 English. UK coverage: Al Jazeera English. Nigeria is currently experiencing a major strike as the country’s main labor unions have shut down the national power grid and disrupted flights across the nation. This strike is in protest of the government’s failure…
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Presidential Election Postponed in Senegal: Tensions Rise as Debates Begin
Local sources from Senegal: FRANCE 24, Le Monde. UK coverage: BBC. Senegal is facing a critical situation after the postponement of elections. The country’s President, Macky Sall, has played a significant role in promoting democracy in the region, particularly in urging military leaders to hold elections and transfer power to…
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Sierra Leone President Announces Arrest of Most Leaders Behind Recent Armed Attack
Local sources from Senegal: Al Jazeera English, Bloomberg. UK coverage: Al Jazeera English. Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio has announced that most of the leaders behind the recent armed attack in the capital, Freetown, have been arrested. The government has declared a nationwide curfew and claims to be in…
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