West Africa
West Africa
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:39:42 GMTLiberia: Fire Chief Suspects Gasoline in Capitol Blaze, Calls for Weeklong Probe
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Director of the Liberia National Fire Service (LNFS), G. Warsuwah Barvoul Sr., has revealed that an initial assessment of the fire at the Capitol Building indicates it was a Class-B fire--a flammable fire caused by s...
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:41:02 GMTLiberia: 'MCC Eligibility Just One Step in the Broader Development Process'
[Liberian Observer] The Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) has selected Liberia as eligible to develop a compact in recognition of the country's commitment to pursuing critical economic and democratic governance reforms. However, this selection m...
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 15:38:24 GMTLiberia: Health Workers Go On Strike Over Salary Disparities
[FrontPageAfrica] Gbarnga -- Patients and their relatives in Nimba County have expressed frustration over the ongoing indefinite strike by health workers which has severely impacted healthcare services in government-run hospitals.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:39:24 GMTNigeria: Raining Curses On Someone Online Is Criminal Offence - Police
[Vanguard] The Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Police Force, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, has stated that directing curses at individuals online constitutes a criminal offense punishable under the law.
Fri, 20 Dec 2024 11:14:53 GMTBenin: Museum of Modern Art Set to Launch in Cotonou, Showcase Beninese Artists
[IPS] Cotonou, Benin -- Construction of the new Museum of Modern Art is underway in Cotonou, Benin's largest city. The museum, along with three others being built throughout the country, are part of the Beninese government's extensive plan to ramp up...