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While Boko Haram reportedly killed 5,598 persons, herdsmen and bandits sent 4,068 to their untimely deaths.

The president decries the use of the cyberspace to manipulate elections.

Seeking uncomfortable truths about atrocities perpetrated against citizens has become an integral part of rebuilding societies after the fall of ...

Ms Fawaz became a model in the late 70s. She also established a modeling school and did a lot for ...

The government has launched a national campaign to drum support for the military.

Dubawa is an online platform which provides factual information to its readers so they can make informed decisions

Mr Chambas said the prospects for peaceful and credible elections have been increased following the signing of the National Peace ...

Mali has been in turmoil since Tuareg rebels and loosely allied Islamists took over its north in 2012.

It is estimated more than 10,000 people are bitten by snakes each year in Nigeria

The official says nearly 12,000 people died from the epidemic in 2014.

The deliberation is part of events at the ongoing West Africa Media Excellence Conference and Awards (WAMECA).

Angela Merkel will also meet leaders of Ghana and Senegal.

UMG will support artistes from Nigeria, Ghana and Gambia.

The state government said a fishing boat came upon the drifting vessel with 27 people aboard.

The rescued victims include 236 minors.

Libya has been a transit and destination country for men and women from sub-Saharan Africa.

The convoy of Abdrahamane Niang was traveling between the towns of Dia and Diafarabé.

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

The court ordered the country's electoral commission to organise another election within 60 days.

“Gods grace abounds when we do not abuse it.”

The protesters represent some 6,800 former fighters who were demobilised after Ivory Coast’s civil war in 2011.

The award was part of activities marking the grand finale of the institution’s 2016 convocation ceremonies.

The country joined 10 non-cartel members to cut 558,000 barrels per day of oil production through 2017

The large number of stateless women in West Africa is also a matter of serious human rights concern."

The president will also travel to Bamako, Mali.