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Nigerian historian Toyin Falola says social media creates an illusion of closeness without offering the trust or solidarity of genuine human relationships. He made the case at a conference organised in Ibadan by the Ibadan Social Group to mark its 50th anniversary, according to Punch.
Source: Punch
Anderson D. Miamen, executive director of the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia, attributes poorly negotiated concession agreements and Liberia’s underdevelopment to corruption, conflicts of interest and a lack of political will. He rejects the argument that a shortage of professional skills is to blame, according to The New Dawn.
Source: The New Dawn
Ghana’s U17 team beat Togo 1-0 in Ouagadougou, thanks to a goal from David Kwarteng in the seventh minute of the 2026 WAFU B Championship. Coach Kassim Ocansey said he was pleased with the three points, while calling for greater attacking efficiency, according to MyJoyOnline.
Source: MyJoyOnline
Applicants for contract teaching jobs in Benin must update their family data by 16 October 2026 and physically confirm their identity by 9 November. The procedures, which are free, are required for applications to be examined, according to a ministerial statement dated 8 October.
Source: Beninwebtv
Movement for Democracy (MpD) President Paulo Veiga has promised to strengthen internal democracy and give greater power to local structures in the Cape Verdean party. He plans, in particular, support offices and a political training school, following the national convention held in Praia, according to Expresso das Ilhas.
Source: Expresso das Ilhas
The Movement for Democracy (MpD), a Cape Verdean opposition party, has elected Isa Costa, Orlando Dias and Celso Ribeiro as vice-presidents. The party has also renewed its national leadership, now headed by Lúcia Passos, the first woman to hold the position, according to Expresso das Ilhas.
Source: Expresso das Ilhas
Benin began the UFOA-B qualifying tournament for the 2027 U17 Africa Cup of Nations with a 0-0 draw against Burkina Faso in Ouagadougou. The Guépards will face Ghana on 13 October before ending the group stage against Togo, according to Beninwebtv.
Source: Beninwebtv
The Gambian government condemns attacks attributed to Houthi rebels on two international airports in Saudi Arabia, which caused deaths, injuries and property damage. The Gambian Foreign Ministry reaffirms its support for Riyadh and offers condolences to the families, according to an official statement.
Source: Kerr Fatou
Fifty-two professionals from eight African countries have completed six months of theoretical and practical training in epidemic response in Burkina Faso. All passed and now master case-management protocols and emergency health intervention strategies, according to Lefaso.
Source: Lefaso
The United States reaffirmed its diplomatic partnership with Liberia during a meeting in Monrovia between US chargé d’affaires Kristin Gilmore and Liberian Foreign Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti. According to the US embassy, talks covered international security and Liberia’s membership of the Proliferation Security Initiative.
Source: The New Dawn
Liberia wants to modernise and dredge the Freeport of Monrovia to accommodate more ships, improve navigational safety and support public revenue. The project was defended by James Dorbor Jallah, commissioner general of the Liberia Revenue Authority, during a meeting with the National Port Authority, The New Dawn reports.
Source: The New Dawn
The Rotary Club Abidjan Akwaba has launched a free breast and cervical cancer awareness and screening campaign in Béoumi, targeting around 2,000 women. The Pink October initiative will also support participants requiring treatment, according to AIP.
Source: Aip
Nigerien economic operator Ismaghil Ahmijira handed school supplies and textbooks worth 6,053,250 CFA francs to the Timia Inspectorate, for the benefit of all schools in the municipality. The ceremony was held on 10 October in the presence of local authorities, Aïr Info reports.
Source: Aïr Info
The Malian Armed Forces destroyed a fuel depot attributed to terrorist armed groups near Inafarak and struck several gathering points in the north and south of the country. The General Staff said the operations were part of Operation Dougoukoloko, conducted with partners, reports Bamada.net.
Source: Bamada.net
Teenage girls gathered in Kabala, Koinadugu District, called for stronger action against child marriage. The symposium organised by the United Nations Population Fund in Sierra Leone also highlighted the impact of these practices on girls’ education and economic independence, according to Sierraloaded.
Source: Sierraloaded
Guinean police seized 223 kilograms of Indian hemp and seeds in the Woroya-Po neighbourhood of Lola and arrested three people suspected of trafficking. Officers also recovered a 12-gauge shotgun, a Peugeot and a TVS motorbike during an operation on Friday morning, reports Guinéenews.
Source: Guinéenews
At the opening of the Parakou Court of Appeal’s 2026-2027 judicial year, Benin’s Justice Minister Yvon Détchénou urged magistrates and court clerks to reduce processing times while respecting litigants’ rights. The ceremony took place on 8 October 2026, according to 24haubenin.
Source: 24haubenin
The Spanish branch of Gambia’s United Democratic Party raised 4 million dalasis at a fundraiser to finance its campaign for the December 2026 presidential election. Brikama Regional Council chairman Yankuba Darboe said the funds should preserve the party’s independence, according to Kerr Fatou.
Source: Kerr Fatou
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