By Joe Udo ACCRA (CONVERSEER) – Eleven West Africans who were initially transferred from the United States to Ghana under an agreement with the Trump administration have been deported a second time, despite concerns that some faced the risk of torture or persecution. The group included four Nigerians, three Togolese, two Malians, one Liberian, and…
By Joe Udo CONAKRY (CONVERSEER) – Guineans went to the polls on Sunday in a constitutional referendum that could pave the way for a return to civilian rule after four years under military leadership. The vote, which opened at 7 AM in the capital Conakry and across the country, will determine whether the military leader, Gen….
By Joe Udo LILONGWE (CONVERSEER) – Former Malawian president Peter Mutharika has taken an early lead in the country’s presidential election, according to provisional results released from a quarter of the councils. Mutharika, 85, is reported to have secured about 51 percent of votes cast, compared to 39 percent for incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera, 70,…
By Joe Udo JUBA (CONVERSEER) – The family of Captain Luka Gathok Nyuon has alleged denial of ritual rites by the authorities. Converseer learned that Captain Nyuon, a close bodyguard of suspended FVP Dr Riek Machar, died in military detention in Juba. His family said they were informed Thursday morning but were not allowed to…
2025 Kenya Police recruitment requirements Basic Eligibility Citizenship: Must be a Kenyan citizen ID: Must hold a valid Kenyan National Identity Card Age: Between 18 and 28 years old Academic Qualifications KCSE Grade: Minimum of D+ (plus) overall Languages: At least a D (plain) in English or Kiswahili Physical & Medical Fitness Must be physically…
OUAGADOUGOU (CONVERSEER) – The Burkinabe government has announced a mutual visa exemption agreement with Italy for holders of diplomatic and service passports. Effective 19th August 2025, Burkinabe nationals with these documents can enter Italy for short stays of up to 90 days without a visa, while the same privilege has been extended to Italian officials…
By Joe Udo OUAGADOUGOU (CONVERSEER) – In a historic Pan-African move, Burkina Faso’s transitional government announced on 11th September 2025, that it would waive all visa fees for citizens of African countries. The Council of Ministers approved a law amending the 2025 budget to make tourist and business visas free of charge for all 54…
HUMAN DEVELOPMENT AND SOCIAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT DIRECTORATE OF EDUCATION, SCIENCE AND CULTURE YOUNG GRADUATE IMMERSION PROGRAM IN ECOWAS INSTITUTIONS / 2026 Call for applications form CONTEXT The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) launches the immersion program for young graduates in ECOWAS institutions, Batch 2026. The program is open to young graduates from ECOWAS…
By Frank Ulom BLOEMFONTEIN (CONVERSEER) – Welcome to the LIVE coverage of the qualification match between South Africa vs Nigeria for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The match is one of the most important matches in the qualifiers as a loss for the Super Eagles of Nigeria could see them out of the World Cup…
By Frank Ulom UYO (CONVERSEER) – The Super Eagles of Nigeria on Saturday defeated the Amavubi of Rwanda 1-0 in Uyo to keep their 2026 FIFA World Cup dreams alive. Nigeria needed a win to keep their qualification hopes alive and it took substitute Tolu Arokodare just four minutes of being introduced to the pitch…
