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September 29, 2025

Senegal Navy Halts Nearly 300 Migrants Off Dakar

Senegal’s National Navy has intercepted a pirogue carrying close to 300 people attempting to migrate illegally over the weekend. The vessel was stopped off the coast of Dakar. Authorities report that no casualties occurred during the operation. However, the surge…

Ghana Hails US Visa U-Turn But Faces Deportee Debate

Ghana has welcomed the United States’ reversal of recent visa restrictions, a move described as a diplomatic success after months of negotiations. The US Embassy confirmed the decision, restoring maximum validity periods for all categories of non-immigrant visas. The policy…

Togo Bishops Call For Month Of Prayer Amid Tensions

Togo’s Catholic bishops have declared October a month of prayer as the country navigates heightened political tensions. The decision, announced by the Conference of Bishops of Togo, comes at a moment of growing unease in the nation’s socio-political climate. Church…

Liberia Lecturers Warned Over Nationwide Strike

Liberia’s Civil Service Agency (CSA) has warned lecturers at rural universities and colleges to return to work as a nationwide “go-slow” strike intensifies. The protest, led by the Rural Universities and Colleges Faculty Association, highlights frustrations over poor living conditions,…

Benin Restricts Heavy Trucks To Night Routes

Benin has introduced a new rule limiting heavy trucks exceeding ten tonnes to specific routes in the Greater Nokoué area during the night. The restriction applies between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. and will take effect on January 1, 2026.…