Apr 17, 2024
Sierra Leone Declares National Emergency on Substance Abuse Due to Deadly Drug
Kush, a lethal mixture of marijuana, fentanyl, and tramadol, has been especially prevalent in Sierra Leone for the past four years....
Apr 17, 2024
Children in South Africa Hospitalized after Mistaking 'Rat Poison' for Sweets
Regional health authorities in Gauteng reported that of the affected children, 17 required overnight observation due to the severity of their symptoms, while the remaining 24 were released after their condition stabilized satisfactorily....
Apr 17, 2024
Togo's Political Tensions Escalate Over Proposed Constitutional Reforms
Under the proposed changes, while the presidency would become largely ceremonial, Gnassingbé would be eligible to remain in office until 2031, and subsequently assume a new role as the "president of the council of ministers," effectively the prime minister....
Apr 17, 2024
Ghana Continues Debt Restructuring Talks Amid Economic Strain
Ghana, a West African country with a total external debt nearing $30 billion, defaulted on the majority of this debt over a year ago....
Apr 16, 2024
Senegal Makes Record Inland Cocaine Seizure in Eastern Town of Kidira
The intercepted lorry was found to be carrying 1,137 kilograms (2,506 pounds) of cocaine hidden in packets at the bottom of the vehicle....
Apr 16, 2024
Ugandan Traders Shut Down Businesses in Protest Against New Tax System
The system, known as the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS), was introduced by the Uganda Revenue Authority in January 2021 to monitor sales and taxes in real-time....
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