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Sierra Leone: Authorities Say Attack Was a Failed Coup, ECOWAS Team Arrives

According to government officials and the police in Sierra Leone, a failed coup attempt took place over the weekend with a series of attacks on military barracks and prisons.  13 military officers and 1 civilian have been arrested in connection with the incident. The intention behind the attack was to

Nigeria: President Tinubu Says Budget Is set to Offer Reforms

The Nigerian president revealed his inaugural budget, which aims to address the country's escalating cost-of-living crisis. The proposed expenditure for the upcoming financial year is 27.5 trillion naira ($34.85bn; £27bn).  Bola Ahmed Tinubu expressed confidence that these plans would stimulate investment and provide hope amidst the

Ghana Announces a 46-Day Visa-on-Arrival Opportunity For Christmas Visitors

Ghana has implemented a visa-on-arrival program that will be effective for 46 days, from December 1, 2023, to January 15, 2024. This initiative is a component of the Ghana government's 'Beyond The Return' campaign, which aims to inspire Africans in the diaspora to discover and reconnect

Nigerien Junta Tells Court to Order ECOWAS To Lift Sanctions, ECOWAS Parliamentarians Appeal

On Monday, November 21, 2023, Niger's military government urged the regional court of West Africa to demand the removal of sanctions that were placed on the country by neighboring nations after the July coup that removed President Mohamed Bazoum from power.  During the hearing in Abuja, Nigeria'

Guinea's Military Government Orders Prosecution of Alpha Condé for 'Treason'

The junta in Guinea has instructed the legal authorities to bring new charges against Alpha Condé, the former president who was ousted in a coup in 2021.  The charges include accusations of "treason". Condé, who served as the head of state from 2010 to 2021 and has been

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