West Africa : News

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Swiss authorities yesterday convicted Abba, one of the sons of the late military dictator, General Sani Abacha, for graft and ordered $350 million worth of assets to be seized from him. (AllAfrica)

The Code of Conduct Tribunal (CCT) yesterday ordered the police to arrest former chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and detain him in their custody. (AllAfrica)

It is becoming increasingly clear that The Witch Hunt in the Gambia, the disappearance of Chief Manneh, the rigorous pursuit of libel as a crime which led to the incarceration of journalists for expression of opinions and the issuing of threats of death or harm to perceived dissidents have put the country in focus in domains like ECOWAS, the US Congress, the Commonwealth and the UN. (AllAfrica)

DArusalam F.C on Saturday 14th played against Jarrigton U-15 at Manjai knockout finals , held at the Manjai Park. (AllAfrica)

A Belgium based philanthropist group called VZW DE Gambia Vrienden Friends, on Tuesday, 17 November 2009 donated school materials, toys, second hand clothing, furniture etc to the village of Jambanjelly. The VZW De Gambia Vrienden Friends is a partner to its sister organisation in Jambanjelly called JAM-BEL. (AllAfrica)

The serrekunda east zonal team yesterday managed a 1-0 victory over division one outfit club, Armed Forces at the east ground. (AllAfrica)

A one day sensitization and information sharing seminar for the Media and Consumer Interest Groups, organized by the West Africa Quality Programme (WAQP), in collaboration with the National Codex / Sanitary and Phytosanitary Committee (NCSPSC), was held on Wednesday 18 November, 2009 at the Paradise Suites Hotel. (AllAfrica)

As the Beijing +15 conference came to the fore, Foroyaa has initiated a column entitled " Beijing +15 reflection" which deals with issues relating to the lives of the women in the Gambia. In this edition, we publish the voices of urban women who are finding it extremely difficult to get water for their daily domestic needs. (AllAfrica)

In the fifteen years that have followed the adoption of the Beijing Platform for Action (BPFA), Africa has witnessed many positive changes and breakthroughs for women on the continent. These successes were profiled and showcased at the 8th Africa Review meeting held in Banjul, The Gambia, from 16-20 November, 2009. The review process was about accountability regarding delivery on existing commitments and concrete the steps taken to ensure gender equality, equity and women's empowerment in all areas. (AllAfrica)

The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention has determined that The Gambia's arrest and continued detention of Chief Ebrima Manneh is unlawful under international law. The UN body calls upon The Gambia to release Mr. Manneh immediately. (AllAfrica)

A five day training workshop for 15 journalists on online Communication and Internet security for media practitioners commenced on Monday at the Gambia Press Union Headquarters in Bakau. (AllAfrica)

Amadou Sarr, a spokesperson for the fisher folk in Tanji on Tuesday called on the Navy to be extra vigilant in discharging their duties since some operators of foreign fishing trawlers sometimes use nets that are banned by the Fisheries Department. (AllAfrica)

As the members of the AFPRC expressed contradictory opinions on the merits of establishing a National Consultative Committee to determine the time table to return to Democratic Constitutional Rule an intense debate unfolded. (AllAfrica)

African Democracy and good Governance (ADG) in collaboration with Women's World Summit Foundation (WWSF) on Thursday 19th November organized a programme for the commemoration of the World Day for the Prevention of Child Abuse and Violence against children and the Convention on the Rights of the Child at their main office in Churchill's Town on the role of parents and adults in preventing abuse and violence. (AllAfrica)

Lawyer Antouman Gaye, the defence counsel for the 28 accused persons in the Babylon case before the special criminal division of the High Court, on Wednesday 18 November, applied for bail on behalf of his clients before Justice Moses Richards of the Banjul High Court. (AllAfrica)

Indications emerged, Friday, that it took what could have culminated into a violent riot at the Kirikiri Maximum Prison, Apapa, Lagos for prison authorities at Maximum Prisons, Kirikiri to formally hand over the popular prison blue-and blue uniform to convicted Chieftain of the ruling Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former Board Chairman of Nigerian Ports Authority, Chief Bode George. (AllAfrica)

The Federal Government has declared Thursday, November 26, and Friday, November 27, as public holidays to mark the Muslim festival of Id-El-Kabir. (AllAfrica)

How would you like to sit in the comfort of your home and shop in major stores in the UK? Say for example, you sit in your home in Lagos, and shop at Marks and Spencer, Mothercare, TM Lewin or the Apple Store? (AllAfrica)

Otunba Eddie Aderinokun a renowned journalist was born July 13, 1940 in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Chief Aderinokun, former Editor, Daily Express and one time Vice President of the Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA) is not comfortable with what he described as below-standard pace at which journalism profession in Nigeria today is running. (AllAfrica)

The Serrekunda East football committee suspended Omar Saho, Pa Sulayman Badjie and Modou Jarjue for their unsporting behaviour towards the central referee in a highly contested game. (AllAfrica)

The District Chief Executive (DCE) of the Fanteakwa District Assembly, Mr. Abass Fuseini Sbaabe, has reiterated on the need for the Ghanaian youth to cultivate the interest of undertaking apprenticeship, rather than chasing non-existent white-collar jobs in the so-called big cities. (AllAfrica)

One of the people contesting to for the Krowor constituency chairmanship of the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP), Mr. Adjetey-Adjei, has urged the delegates whose votes will determine the next chairman, to choose an indigene of the area. (AllAfrica)

A two-day workshop on Urban Poverty Reduction Project, organized by the Social Investment Fund (SIF) and sponsored by GTZ, a Germany-based company, has been held in Kumasi under the theme: "Pro Poor Urban Poverty". (AllAfrica)

The suspect, who nearly landed some police personnel in a bloody clash with other colleagues on Wednesday, Kofi Boateng has been remanded into police custody for further investigations. This was when he appeared before an Accra Circuit Court, where he is facing charges of fraud, conspiracy and issuance of dud cheque. He is to reappear on November 23, 2009. (AllAfrica)

The Northern Region is the biggest region in the country, with a landmass covering the traditional areas of Gonja, Mamprusi and Dagbon kingdoms. The size of the region however is not commensurate with the level of development, resulting in discussion about dividing it into two. (AllAfrica)

Golden Star Resources Ghana Limited announced on Thursday, November 12, this year, that during the third quarter of 2009, it paid US$3,127,398.42 in royalties to the Government of Ghana, out of production from the Bogoso/Prestea and Wassa Mines. (AllAfrica)

The management of the Koforidua Hospital, in collaboration with the Nurses and Midwifery Association (NMA), has organised a five-day training workshop for its staff. (AllAfrica)

A group calling itself 'Youth for Nzema-Manle Development' (YNMD), which claims it is committed to ensuring total development in the Nzemaland, has reminded government that while the entire people of Nzema-Manle nurture high hopes with regards to the potential economic benefits expected from the oil discovery, they must also be involved in all critical decision taking process. (AllAfrica)

The Ghana Beach Sports Association (GBSA) yesterday officially launched the media beach soccer cup 2009 at the Media Centre of the Ohene Djan Stadium. (AllAfrica)

DAKAR Friday, November 06, 2009 (IRIN) - Even when Guinea is not facing political crisis and reeling from a massacre, daily life is gruelling for many and instability is never far away. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in a September 2009 report says Guinea is “volatile” due to a combination of sharp economic decline; widespread and chronic poverty; limited access to basic services like health, water and sanitation; and persistent political instability. (IRIN)

NAIROBI Wednesday, November 04, 2009 (IRIN) - Encouraging the use of traditional African herbal medicines could prevent some of the one million malarial deaths on the continent, according to specialists attending a conference www.mimalaria.org/pamc in Nairobi. Many poor communities, especially in rural settings, cannot afford modern malarial drugs and many people die due to inaccessibility of treatment. (IRIN)