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Long queues have returned to fuel stations in Bamako as Mali confronts another wave of diesel shortages. As our correspondent reports, motorists and motorcycle operators waited for hours at filling stations across several parts of the capital on Tuesday. According to the country’s oil companies association, the shortage is partly due to diesel supplies being prioritized for the national energy company to address ongoing electricity outages. Mali, a landlocked country in the Sahel region, relies heavily on fuel imports transported by tanker trucks from neighbouring countries. Disruptions are also linked to attacks on fuel convoys by insurgent groups. Since September,…

The Liberia National Police has placed a ban on the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages at grave sites across Liberia during the observance of Decoration Day. The announcement was made in a press release published on Facebook on Tuesday evening by the Liberia National Police. Authorities say the measure is intended to maintain public order and preserve the dignity and respect associated with the solemn national occasion. Members of the public visiting cemeteries and grave sites are therefore urged to comply with the directive. In addition, the police disclosed that snap checkpoints will be established at various strategic locations…

The Nigeria Government has begun consultations on plans to introduce age restrictions for social media use as part of efforts to strengthen online safety for children across the country. As part of the initiative, the Federal Ministry of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy has launched a public poll seeking input from parents, educators, young people and digital experts on how best to regulate children’s access to social media and other digital platforms. In a statement issued on Tuesday, the ministry said the consultation is aimed at developing a balanced, evidence-based policy framework that protects children from online risks while preserving…

The Malian government has allocated more than 2 billion CFA francs to cover air transport for state-sponsored pilgrims and their luggage ahead of the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. The decision was announced following a meeting of the Council of Ministers on Wednesday in Bamako. According to an official government statement, the Council approved a draft decree authorising a contract for the air transport of Malian pilgrims participating in the government-managed Hajj programme. The contract was awarded to Ethiopian Airlines in partnership with the local firm Top 10 SARL. “On the report of the Minister of State,…

President John Dramani Mahama has arrived in South Korea for a series of official engagements, according to a statement from the presidency. The statement said the Ghanaian leader, during the four-day working visit, will hold bilateral talks with President Lee Jae-myung and meet with the Speaker of the National Assembly, Woo Won-shik. Mahama is also expected to attend a ship-naming ceremony at the HD Hyundai Heavy Industries shipyard in Ulsan and deliver remarks at a conferment ceremony at Yonsei University. Further engagements will include interactions with Ghanaians living, studying, and working in South Korea, as well as a dinner meeting…

Lawmakers in The Gambia are calling for the full implementation of recommendations made by a Special Select Committee investigating the assets of former President Yahya Jammeh. The call was made on Tuesday during debate on the committee’s report on the sale and disposal of assets linked to Jammeh. The report presents a comprehensive account of the work carried out by the Special Select Committee, detailing its activities, findings, and recommendations on the legality, transparency, and administrative procedures surrounding the disposal of assets identified by the Janneh Commission and later forfeited to the state. According to the report, the committee relied…

Liberia’s First Judicial Circuit, Criminal Assizes Court “C” for Montserrado County has scheduled the trial of former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweh and four other former senior government officials in a high-profile economic sabotage case that has drawn widespread public attention. According to a Notice of Assignment issued by the court, the case has been placed on the trial docket of Ousman F. Feika, the assigned Circuit Judge of Criminal Court “C.” Proceedings are set to begin on March 12, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia. The other officials scheduled to stand trial alongside Tweh…

Speaker of National Assembly of the Gambia, Hon. Fabakary Tombong Jatta, has described the establishment of a Special Select Committee to investigate the assets of former President Yahya Jammeh as a significant milestone for transparency and accountability. He made the remarks on Tuesday at the National Assembly as the report of the Committee on the Inquiry into the assets was about to be presented to lawmakers for scrutiny, consideration, and adoption. “This moment represents an important milestone in the exercise of the National Assembly’s constitutional mandate of oversight and accountability,” he said. He added that the establishment of the Special…

According to the World Health Organization, about 1.25 million people die annually from road traffic crashes, making road traffic injuries the leading cause of death among those aged 15-29. In Africa, this amounts to an estimated 225,000 people. On major highways, death does not always occur at the moment of impact. In these crucial moments, survival often depends not on the severity of injuries but on delays -or the complete absence – of emergency medical care. Too often, the injured are assisted out of wreckages by bystanders who naturally assume the position of first responders. Some survive the initial crash…

The African Union has expressed concern over escalating tensions in the Persian Gulf, warning that attacks on critical infrastructure could disrupt global trade routes, energy markets and African economies. In a statement issued on Monday from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, said the commission was closely monitoring developments in the Gulf region. “The AUC Chairperson expresses deep concern over recent attacks on critical infrastructure, including energy and transport facilities, which have further heightened tensions and are threatening regional and global economic stability,” the statement said. Youssouf warned that disruptions in the Gulf…