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[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine K. Ngafuan has said the World Bank Group's new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) is in alignment with the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID) and the Country Development Agendas. (CDA).

[Premium Times] The new coach outlined his clear goal: to return the Super Eagles to the pinnacle of world football

[Premium Times] Cyril Ndifon, a law professor and suspended dean of the Faculty of Law at the University of Calabar (UNICAL), opened his defence on Monday in the alleged sexual harassment case.

[New Dawn] Monrovia -- Thomas Etheridge, a staff member of embattled House Speaker Fonati Koffa and a person of interest in the ongoing Capitol Building fire incident, has come forward with a troubling account of his interrogation by security personnel.

[Afrobarometer] Majority of citizens are critical of the government's performance on crime reduction.

[The Conversation Africa] John Mahama has been sworn in as Ghana's new president. He inherits a host of security challenges by dint of the country's position in the west African region, which has become increasingly volatile.

[The Conversation Africa] Food security in Nigeria is at a critical point and needs urgent attention. Over 26 million people out of an estimated population of 229.5 million faced acute hunger in the period June to August 2024.

The former head of state faced criticism after unveiling a statue of himself last year.

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[VOA] Abuja, Nigeria -- Human rights groups in Nigeria are condemning a pattern of civilian deaths from airstrikes in the northeast, and are calling for an impartial investigation of the military's operations. This follows reports from local residents that a weekend airstrike targeting armed gangs in Zamfara state killed at least 15 civilians.

[Dabanga] Port Sudan -- Malik Agar, deputy chairperson of Sudan's Transitional Sovereignty Council, reaffirmed his commitment to safeguarding the nation's sovereignty and security in a speech yesterday, and rejected proposals aimed at normalising the presence of multiple armed groups.

Eleven survivors describe what happened and raise safety questions about the dive boat Sea Story.

Eleven survivors describe what happened and raise safety questions about the dive boat Sea Story.

Eleven survivors describe what happened and raise safety questions about the dive boat Sea Story.

Cameroonian Alice Nkom thinks accusations she is funding terrorism are a ploy to stop her advocacy.

Cameroonian Alice Nkom thinks accusations she is funding terrorism are a ploy to stop her advocacy.

Cameroonian Alice Nkom thinks accusations she is funding terrorism are a ploy to stop her advocacy.

The men have been underground since the police began a crackdown on illegal mining last year.

Critics say the money could be put to better use in at a time when the country is struggling economically.

[Nile Post] The military prosecutor, Colonel Raphael Mugisha, started the day by requesting the court to we allow amendment of the charge sheet, adding a one Capt Denis of the Armoured Brigade to the case