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Few things conjure up more thoughts of spells and ritualistic ceremonies than Voodoo.[9] The history of witchcraft has its roots in West Africa, transferring to the Americas via the slave trade. But something that has become clear to us is there are two kinds of voodoo: the real kind and the Hollywood kind.[5] Check also: Sorcery: Country Where Women And ...

The Economic Community of West African States ( ECOWAS ) is a regional organization comprising of 15 west African countries which was established by the treaty of Lagos in 1975 purposely to promote economic integration among its members. Check also: Ethiopia and china implement visa free agreement Ecowas member states include: Nigeria, Benin, Senegal, Burkina Faso, Ghana, Cape Verde, Côte ...

After the country had declared that it was free from ebola two months ago, it has again faced the disease back. This was confirmed when a teenager of 17 years old died on Sunday by the virus. The area was quarantined by health officials and the burial ceremonies of the teenager were smooth and safe but a new case is ...