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Sierra Leone: Post-Ebola Sierra Leone’s Struggles
[East African] Sierra Leone, a country still recovering from the ravages of the 2014-2016 Ebola Epidemic is once again fighting stigma and trust as it faces the coronavirus.
Guinea: Protests After Postponement of Elections, Referendum
[DW] President Alpha Conde postponed a referendum that could pave the way for his third term bid, citing flaws with voter register. About 2.5 million unverified voters were discovered, experts call the situation “dangerous”.
West Africa: Is the Time Right for a Single Currency in West Africa?
[The Conversation Africa] The eight Francophone states that form the West African Economic and Monetary Union have agreed to drop the use of the CFA Franc.
West Africa: Pirates Attack German Container Ship Off West African Coast
[Deutsche Welle] Maritime piracy has increased off the west coast of Africa, in the Gulf of Guinea, despite preventative measures. The issues lie on land rather than at sea. Is it time for the international community to intervene?
Africa: Who Will Help Africa Solve Its Piracy Problem in the Gulf of Guinea?
[Deutsche Welle] Maritime piracy has increased off the west coast of Africa, in the Gulf of Guinea, despite preventative measures. The issues lie on land rather than at sea. Is it time for the international community to intervene?
West Africa: Gulf of Guinea Pirates Release Greek Tanker Crew
[Deutsche Welle] Armed gunmen had kidnapped the eight members of the Happy Lady tanker crew on New Year’s Eve.
Guinea Bissau: Guinea Bissau Ruling Party Contests Presidential Poll Results
[East African] Guinea Bissau’s ruling party has filed a petition at the Supreme Court asking it to nullify the December 29, 2019 presidential re-run.
West Africa: Nigeria Considering Adoption of Eco As ECOWAS Currency – Minister
[Daily Trust] The Federal Government says it is studying the situation on change of West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA) currency, Eco, to be used as ECOWAS single currency.
Africa: How the Price of Bandwidth Can Be Cut Across Continent
[The Conversation Africa] All over the world, the internet has provided extraordinary socioeconomic opportunities to businesses, governments, and individuals. But less developed countries still face numerous obstacles to maximise its potential