Jul 04, 2024
Ghanaian Chef Arrested After False Claim of Breaking World Record for Longest Cooking Marathon
A Ghanaian chef, Ebenezer Smith, who claimed to have broken the world record for the longest non-stop cooking marathon by an individual, has been arrested following a dispute with his sponsor....
Jul 03, 2024
Sierra Leone Bans Child Marriage with New Legislation
Sierra Leone has introduced a new law banning child marriage, celebrated with much fanfare at a ceremony organized by First Lady Fatima Bio in the capital, Freetown....
Jul 01, 2024
Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani Re-Elected
Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani has been re-elected as head of state following Saturday's national vote, according to provisional results....
Jul 01, 2024
Suicide Bombers Kill at Least 18 in Gwoza, Northeastern Nigeria
Suicide bombers in Gwoza, northeastern Nigeria, killed at least 18 people on Saturday, June 29. The attacks occurred at a marriage celebration, near a hospital, and at a funeral service....
Jun 24, 2024
Gunmen Kill Seven, Kidnap 100 in Raid on Nigerian Village
In Katsina State, Nigeria, gunmen killed at least seven people and kidnapped 100 in a raid on Maidabino village....
Jun 22, 2024
Ivory Coast Ramps Up Universal Health Coverage with Mobile Enrollment Centers
In an effort to improve access to healthcare, Ivory Coast has launched mobile enrollment centers for its universal health coverage program, the CMU, which has been met with public scrutiny since its 2019 launch....
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