West Africa

“We are particularly troubled by reports of excessive use of force by security forces.”

“Nigeria advises that we proceed cautiously with the integration agenda.”

The run-off would be between football icon, George Weah, and the country’s incumbent Vice President, Joseph Boakai.

None of the candidates secured more than 50 per cent of the votes.

About 50 per cent of the total votes cast have been released.

A propeller-engine cargo plane crashed in the sea in Abidjan.

The group, however, notes some challenges like overcrowding at polling centres.

At its peak in 2016, Chad had 2,000 troops in Niger.

The results of 1,232 polling units or 22.9 per cent of the total 5,390 polling units across the country were...

The group says some “issues”, which were not specified, were observed during sorting of ballot papers

A preliminary report was presented by ECOWAS leader and former President of Ghana.

A study assessed the likelihood of four viruses – Ebola, Lassa, Marburg and Crimean-Congo – spreading on the continent.

The defence team says Mr. Bassole had nothing to do with the coup attempt, and that he was detained for...

Results are expected from 5,390 polling units in 2,080 centres.

Liberian voters went to the poll on Tuesday to elect a president and members of parliament.

This is the first transition election in Liberia in 70 years.

A new president will be elected for the West African country.

An official said that 318 cases had been filed before the court.

The West African country heads to the polls with 20 candidates in the race for the top job.

About half of the injured have been discharged from hospital.

About 35 people were injured in the explosion.

The explosion caused panic among residents of the area.

Four Nigerien soldiers and three U.S. soldiers have now been confirmed dead.

Dozens of protesters are also in detention.

The meeting holds in Niamey.