March 5, 2024

The movement of goods from Benin remains challenging due to the continued closure of borders on the Niger side. Despite the recent decision by ECOWAS to lift sanctions against Niamey, this development, perceived by some as a non-event, has not…

Nigeria’s president Bola Tinubu has assured the international business community of the country’s preparedness for business engagements, emphasizing his administration’s resolute stance against internal vested interests that undermine investor confidence in the Nigerian economy. Addressing the Nigeria-Qatar Business and Investment…

Former Liberian President George Weah has criticized the use of excessive force on peaceful protesters by state security apparatus under the watch of current president Joseph Boakai. Weah asserts that peaceful protests by citizens constitute a fundamental aspect of democracy,…

Proponents and opponents of female genital mutilation (FGM) gathered at the premises of the National Assembly of The Gambia to vocalize their divergent views. This demonstration followed the presentation of the Women’s Amendment Bill on Monday, which aims to abolish…