ECOWAS Declares State of Emergency in West Africa
The Economic Community of West African States has issued one of its strongest warnings in recent years, declaring that the region is now facing...
Calm Returns to Benin Following Foiled Coup, ECOWAS Praises Government and Armed Forces
After a brief but serious military takeover attempt on Sunday, calm has largely returned to Benin as loyal security forces and regional partners helped...
From War-Wounded Child to Voice for Justice: The Story of Abass Sesay
When the civil war tore through Sierra Leone, few could have predicted that a child whose right arm was cut off at age three...
Three Women Sentenced to Long Prison Terms for Drug Offences in Freetown
Three women have been handed heavy prison sentences by the High Court of Sierra Leone after admitting to drug-related offences under the National Drugs...
Memunatu Suma Emerges Best Graduating Student at FCMIS, Honoured With Cash Prize and Paid...
The Faculty of Communication, Media and Information Studies at Fourah Bay College just honored Memunatu Suma - one of their top students - after...
Nigerian Cancer Patient Rejects Lifesaving Blood Transfusion on Religious Grounds
A young woman from Nigeria fighting breast cancer got caught in a tough, heartfelt debate across the country when she refused a blood transfusion...
