Virus alert! What's Lassa fever that is making the world nervous - Know all about it
An acute viral haemorrhagic illness, three cases of Lassa fever has recently been reported in the UK and claimed lives. It is mostly found in West Africa.
Feb 16, 2022, 14:18 PM IST
Marburg virus, a highly infectious disease, detected in West Africa for first time
The WHO informed that Marburg, which is in the same family as the virus that causes Ebola, was reported in Guinea's Gueckedou.
Aug 10, 2021, 07:43 AM IST
At UNSC, India expresses concerns over acts of terrorism by Boko Haram, Islamic State in West Africa
India called for closer coordination in counter-terrorism cooperation in the region.
Jan 12, 2021, 00:17 AM IST
China's illegal distant water fishing destroying economies, environment
China's distant water fishing (DWF) fleet number around 12000-17000 vessels with almost 1000 Chinese vessels are flagged to countries other than China.
Oct 23, 2020, 15:13 PM IST
President Ram Nath Kovind embarks on 3-country visit to Africa
President Ram Nath Kovind's trip will be the highest-level visit from India ever to the three West African countries. This is his fourth visit to the African continent.
Jul 28, 2019, 12:23 PM IST
Underworld don Ravi Pujari arrested in West Africa's Senegal: Reports
Infamous gangster Chhota Rajan, who is presently in a Navi Mumbai jail, is believed to be the mentor of Pujari.
Feb 01, 2019, 10:35 AM IST
Oil tanker with 22 Indians missing off Africa's west coast; 'all efforts on', says MEA, sets up helpline
The Marine Express tanker, managed by Hong Kong-based Anglo-Eastern, was last seen in Benin`s waters at 3:30 am GMT on Friday.
Feb 04, 2018, 23:22 PM IST
US wary of French push for UN to back Sahel force: Diplomats
The United States is wary of a French push for the UN Security Council to authorize a West African force to combat terrorism and trafficking in the Sahel region because it does not believe it is warranted and does not want the world body to help fund it.
Jun 09, 2017, 10:54 AM IST
U.N. says 239 migrants die in two shipwrecks off Libya
At least 239 migrants, believed to be from West Africa, have died in two shipwrecks off Libya, a spokesman for the United Nations migration agency, said on Thursday.
Nov 03, 2016, 19:13 PM IST
Nigeria to deploy troops in Benue to end communal killings
The Nigerian Army will adjust deployment of troops as part of measures to end the killings in Agatu communities in central north Benue State, a top military officer said on Saturday.
Mar 20, 2016, 05:13 AM IST
Ebola survivors face long-term health problems
Most Ebola survivors were found to be suffering from neurological issues six months after infection.
Feb 25, 2016, 22:09 PM IST
101 die in Nigeria from Lassa fever outbreak
Deaths from the virus were recorded in the nation's political capital, Abuja, Lagos, and 14 other states, the NCDC said.
Feb 06, 2016, 18:29 PM IST
West Africa to 'fight back' jihadists as Burkina hotel gunmen named
Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) Monday named three gunmen behind a deadly attack on a luxury Burkina Faso hotel that has highlighted the growing reach of jihadist groups in west Africa, as French police joined in the probe.
Jan 19, 2016, 00:22 AM IST
WHO to declare Ebola outbreak over, as Liberia gets all-clear
The two-year Ebola epidemic that killed more than 11,000 people across west Africa and triggered a global health scare is to be declared over Thursday, with Liberia the last country expecting the all-clear.
Jan 14, 2016, 08:31 AM IST
Vladimir Putin claims Russia has developed Ebola vaccine
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed today his country had developed a vaccine for the Ebola virus which has killed thousands of people in west Africa.
Jan 14, 2016, 01:01 AM IST
Kerala CM Chandy asks Centre to take steps to rescue jailed Keralites in Togo
Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy on Wednesday urged the Centre to take immediate steps rescue the four Keralites jailed in Togo in West Africa.
Jan 13, 2016, 12:21 PM IST
Lions, pride of Africa, vanishing in West Africa
Three years earlier, Nigerian conservationists had reported lions present in six protected areas, but they had apparently disappeared in four of them.
Oct 28, 2015, 14:31 PM IST
New peace mission for coup-hit Burkina Faso
West African heads of state on Tuesday sought to end a tense stand-off between coup leaders and the army in Burkina Faso, announcing a new peace mission to the troubled nation and a call for non-violence.
Sep 23, 2015, 03:04 AM IST
India helps Nigeria ramp up its healthcare systems
Oil-rich Nigeria, West Africa's biggest nation, has seen its citizens spend millions of dollars on medical treatment in India due to an inadequate health delivery sector, but this is changing as the Indian government and private healthcare providers are turning to invest locally to benefit from this huge market.
Sep 16, 2015, 16:38 PM IST
