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Google: West Africa
2026 Ebola outbreak: Maps track spread and global impact of virus - USA Today
2026 Ebola outbreak: Maps track spread and global impact of virus USA Today
6/2/2026, 5:57:00 PM
AllAfrica
Africa: Nduhungirehe Attends Korea-Africa Talks in Seoul
[New Times] The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Olivier Nduhungirehe is in Seoul, attending the 2026 Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting, a high-level gathering aimed at strengthening cooperation between Africa and the Asian nation.
6/2/2026, 5:53:18 PM
Google: West Africa
4 West African countries including Ghana retain visa processing services as US shuts 30 centres in Africa - Pulse Ghana
4 West African countries including Ghana retain visa processing services as US shuts 30 centres in Africa Pulse Ghana
6/2/2026, 5:33:45 PM
AllAfrica
Africa: South Africa Made to Look Like Fools Over World Cup Visa Issues, Says Minister
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6/2/2026, 5:32:35 PM
AllAfrica
Africa: South Africa Moves to Regulate Foreign Workers As New Labour Bill Heads to Parliament
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6/2/2026, 5:32:34 PM
France24 Africa
1994 Tutsi Genocide: 'French government has never fully come to terms with its involvement'
Annette Young is pleased to welcome Phil Clark, Professor of International Politics at SOAS University of London. He specialises in conflict and post-conflict issues. As French President Emmanuel Macron and Rwandan President Paul Kagame inaugurate a new memorial in Paris dedicated to the victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, profound questions remain about France's historical role and the limits of reconciliation between Paris and Kigali. Beneath the symbolism of remembrance lies a deeply unresolved historical dispute. While describing the memorial as significant, Clark contends that "the French government has never fully come to terms with its involvement in the genocide," and suggests that for many survivors, "some of the great truths of the genocide and France's involvement in it have never really been fully acknowledged." France and Rwanda are seeking a mutually beneficial partnership driven by "a huge amount of political pragmatism."
6/2/2026, 5:21:46 PM
AllAfrica
Africa: Boakai Scrambles for Answers-Over South Africa Xenophobia Crisis
[New Dawn] Monrovia, Liberia, June 1, 2026 - President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has expressed concern over the safety and well-being of Liberians residing in South Africa amid reports of rising insecurity and xenophobic attacks targeting African migrants.
6/2/2026, 4:38:05 PM
Google: West Africa
Germany Backs Ghana FDA to Become West Africa’s Regulatory Powerhouse - Modern Ghana
Germany Backs Ghana FDA to Become West Africa’s Regulatory Powerhouse Modern Ghana
6/2/2026, 4:22:55 PM
AllAfrica
Africa: Somalia, Eswatini Pledge Stronger Ties At Korea-Africa Ministerial Meeting
[Shabelle] Seoul -- Somalia's Foreign Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi met with Eswatini's Minister of Economic Planning and Development, Thambo Gina, on the sidelines of the Korea-Africa Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Seoul, where the two officials discussed strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation between their countries.
6/2/2026, 3:19:12 PM
AllAfrica
Africa: Africa/Congo - Resignation and Succession of Bishop of Nkayi
[Agenzia Fides] Vatican City -- The Holy Father has accepted the resignation from the pastoral care of the diocese of Nkayi, Republic of the Congo, presented by Bishop Daniel Mizonzo.
6/2/2026, 3:04:12 PM
France24 Africa
Kenyan president defends Ebola centre for US citizens amid protests
Kenyans are protesting an #Ebola quarantine centre set to take in #US citizens suspected to have been exposed to the #virus. Questioning why their country should treat foreign patients, protesters are also concerned the project could help the disease spread to #Kenya.
6/2/2026, 3:02:34 PM
Google: West Africa
West Africa Crude-IOC snaps up WAF, Nigerian programmes emerge - ZAWYA
West Africa Crude-IOC snaps up WAF, Nigerian programmes emerge ZAWYA
6/2/2026, 2:51:31 PM
AllAfrica
Africa: An Ebola "Fortress Strategy" Will Fail - Lessons from the Past
[allAfrica] In late 2014, I watched the Zaire strain of Ebola overwhelm Liberia and Sierra Leone following its emergence from Patient Zero, a two-year-old toddler in Southern Guinea. The international community was frozen in bureaucratic inertia.
6/2/2026, 2:32:33 PM
Google: West Africa
West Africa Hyundai Automotive Manufacturing Plant to be set in Ghana this year - Ablakwa - Graphic Online
West Africa Hyundai Automotive Manufacturing Plant to be set in Ghana this year - Ablakwa Graphic Online
6/2/2026, 2:29:26 PM
Google: West Africa
Regional Rice Industry Could Transform... - Africa.com
Regional Rice Industry Could Transform... Africa.com
6/2/2026, 2:26:15 PM
SierraLoaded Diaspora
U.S. Government Releases Names and Photos of 26 Sierra Leonean Criminals for Deportation
The United States government has released the names and photographs of 26 Sierra Leoneans who are facing deportation, according to an official list published by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The Sierra Leoneans are among 355 individuals from West Africa identified for removal from the United States. The list includes nationals from Nigeria, Ghana, Liberia, Cameroon, and several other countries, with Liberia accounting for the highest number at 94, followed by Nigeria with 110. According to the DHS database, the Sierra Leonean deportees have been arrested across multiple US states, including Minnesota, Ohio, New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, Massachusetts, Arizona, Missouri, California, North Carolina, New Jersey, and Georgia. The alleged crimes listed against the individuals include homicide, burglary, domestic violence, sexual offences, rape, kidnapping, armed robbery, fraud, forgery, drug trafficking, identity theft, and assault on police officers. Below is the list of the 26 Sierra Leonean nationals published on the DHS portal, along with their respective charges and the locations of their arrests: Mariama Kanu: Homicide, Burglary (Arrested in Minneapolis, MN) Hassan Jalloh: Domestic Violence, Abduct-No Ransom or Assault (Arrested in Lebanon, OH) Salifu Kanu: Sex Offense (Arrested in Alden, NY) Roland Spencer: Carrying Prohibited Weapon, Robbery – Street-Strongarm (Arrested in Hagerstown, MD) Solomon Yarteh: Fraud (Arrested in Allenwood, PA) Abdulai Janneh: Forgery (Arrested in Conroe, TX) Garnet Murray Sesay: Burglary – Forced Entry-Residence, Kidnap Adult, Robbery, Fraud By Wire, Abscond While On Probation, Money Laundering (Arrested in Richmond, VA) Sulaiman Nabieu: Cocaine – Sell, Dangerous Drugs (Arrested in Upper Darby, PA) Mahmoud Shamseddine: Assault, Cocaine – Sell, Aggravated Assault – Police Officer-Strongarm (Arrested in Boston, MA) Hennessy Taylor: Failure To Register As A Sex Offender, Failure To Appear, Sex Assault – Carnal Abuse (Arrested in Alden, NY) Ibrahim Kabba: Aggravated Assault – Family-Strongarm, Domestic Violence (Arrested in Phoenix, AZ) Mohammed Sesay: Sex Offense, Rape (Arrested in Cumberland, MD) Shaman Wesley: Exploitation/Enticement (Arrested in Farmington, MO) Foday Kanu: Sex Assault, Rape – Strongarm, Aggravated Assault – Family, Intimidation, Homicide-Willful Kill-Weapon (Arrested in Bellfonte, PA) Dauda Conteh: Probation Violation, Larceny (Arrested in Bel Air, MD) Ibrahima Yatabarry: Counterfeiting, Robbery (Arrested in Alden, NY) Ousseynou Camara: Stolen Property, Larceny (Arrested in Clinton, MD) Mohamed Silla: Larceny – From Banking-Type Institution, Fraud, Identity Theft (Arrested in Clarksburg, MD) Patrick Clarkson: Smuggle Contraband Into Prison, Aggravated Assault – Police Officer, Probation Violation, Aggravated Assault – Family, Drug Possession, Cruelty Toward Child, Fraud – Illegal Use Credit Cards (Arrested in Big Stone Gap, VA) Osman Ibrahim: Possession Of Weapon, Sex Offense (Arrested in Atwater, CA) Kabai Hassan: Harassing Communication (Arrested in Scranton, PA) Amadu Maddy: Obstruct Police, Drug Trafficking, Marijuana – Possession (Arrested in Lumberton, NC) Ismir Ahmed: Homicide, Kidnapping, Crimes Against Person, Aggravated Assault – Non-family-Weapon (Arrested in Soledad, CA) Prince Knox: Fraud, Rape (Arrested in Saint Louis, MO) Ebrahima Bangura: Cocaine – Sell, Counterfeiting, Marijuana – Possession (Arrested in Atlanta, GA) Moualim Nabe: Dangerous Drugs (Arrested in Highland Park, NJ) The full list of 26 Sierra Leoneans, along with their photographs and specific charges, is available on the official DHS website at www.dhs.gov/wow. The DHS has stated that the individuals are being deported largely due to immigration violations, including overstaying visas, entering the country unlawfully, or failing to meet residency requirements. Many of those named also face serious criminal convictions. Since January 1, 2026, Sierra Leone has been subject to a complete suspension of entry for its nationals under the United States Presidential Proclamation. The White House cited “persistent and severe deficiencies” in Sierra Leone’s identity-management protocols and a lack of cooperation on deportations as grounds for the entry ban. Unlike travelers from neighboring countries such as Nigeria, Senegal, or Guinea, who may still visit the U.S. after paying a visa bond of up to $15,000, most Sierra Leoneans are currently barred from obtaining any U.S. visa. The ban applies to both immigrant and non-immigrant visa categories and has severely restricted legal travel for Sierra Leonean citizens seeking to enter the United States. In a separate but related development, Sierra Leone agreed in May 2026 to a third-country deportation deal with the United States which allows the U.S. to deport migrants to Sierra Leone even if they are not Sierra Leonean citizens. Under the terms of the deal, Freetown has agreed to accept up to 300 deportees annually, with the crucial condition that all individuals must originate from member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The United States is providing $1.5 million to support the program, covering “humanitarian and operational costs”. The first flight arrived at Freetown’s international airport on May 19, carrying nine deportees—five from Ghana, two from Guinea, one from Senegal, and one from Nigeria—far fewer than the 25 initially expected. The post U.S. Government Releases Names and Photos of 26 Sierra Leonean Criminals for Deportation appeared first on Sierraloaded .
6/2/2026, 2:17:50 PM
Google: West Africa
Ghana, South Korea to establish West Africa Hyundai automotive plant under new partnership — Ablakwa - Modern Ghana
Ghana, South Korea to establish West Africa Hyundai automotive plant under new partnership — Ablakwa Modern Ghana
6/2/2026, 2:15:35 PM
Google: West Africa
Cultural bias in west Africa’s school-leaver exam questions puts many students at a disadvantage - The Conversation
Cultural bias in west Africa’s school-leaver exam questions puts many students at a disadvantage The Conversation
6/2/2026, 1:52:54 PM
Google: West Africa
Wilmar International forms joint venture with TGI Group for West African agri and food businesses - Premium Times Nigeria
Wilmar International forms joint venture with TGI Group for West African agri and food businesses Premium Times Nigeria
6/2/2026, 1:23:39 PM
Google: West Africa
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang: Rice production a strategic investment amid Africa’s $50bn food import bill - CitiNewsroom.com
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang: Rice production a strategic investment amid Africa’s $50bn food import bill CitiNewsroom.com
6/2/2026, 12:52:51 PM
AllAfrica
Africa: South Africa to Host Inaugural Eswatini, Mozambique Water Meeting
[SAnews.gov.za] Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina will host and officially welcome her counterparts from Eswatini and Mozambique at the inaugural Council of Ministers Meeting of the Incomati and Maputo Watercourse Commission (INMACOM) on Friday, 5 June, in Boksburg, Johannesburg.
6/2/2026, 12:45:51 PM
Google: West Africa
ADF approves $59.78 million for Benin-Togo trade corridor - Channel Africa
ADF approves $59.78 million for Benin-Togo trade corridor Channel Africa
6/2/2026, 12:43:56 PM
AllAfrica
Africa: Solomon Owusu, Andrew Appiah Danquah File Petition for Removal of AfCFTA Secretary-General Over Xenophobia Attacks in South Africa
[Ghanaian Times] Solomon Owusu, Andrew Appiah Danquah file Petition for removal of AfCFTA Secretary-General over Xenophobia attacks in South Africa
6/2/2026, 12:35:36 PM