Article written by Chikezie Omeje. A contract seen by OCCRP shows how Aboubakar Hima, who allegedly skimmed millions from $240 million in corrupt arms deals in his native Niger, may be up to his old tricks further from home. At the beginning of this year, a Senegalese state agency signed […]
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Nigerian govt criticises US over travel advisory, says America also unsafe
Article written by Chiamaka Okafor. The Nigerian government has insisted that the country including the capital Abuja is safe for citizens and foreigners, contrary to an advisory by the US and UK governments. The government also criticised the updated advisory by the US government, saying each country has its security […]
Gambia Government says 31 Million Dalasis Un-Retired Imprests were accumulated from 2007 – 2015
Press Release Dated: 20th October 2022 Re: The Gambia Government Clarifies Alleged 31 Million Dalasis Un-Retired Imprests Banjul, The Gambia — Following recent discussions at The National Assembly over alleged un-retired imprests totaling some D31 Million, The Gambia Government wishes to inform the public that these outstanding funds, were during […]
Gov’t covid-19 measures inspired by 18th-century cholera epidemic – Minister Bah
The Gambia government has drawn inspiration for the policy during the peak of the covid-19 pandemic from artifacts at the National Centre for Arts and Culture on the measures taken by the colonial government in 1869 when some parts of the country had a cholera epidemic, says Tourism minister Hon. […]