December 17, 2025

Senegal officially inaugurated its first military vehicle assembly plant on Tuesday, marking a significant step toward the country’s defense industry development. The facility, established through a partnership with South Korea, positions Senegal to locally assemble and maintain military vehicles, reducing…

In Mali, radio commentator Ras Bath and social media influencer Rose Vie Chère will remain in custody as the indictment chamber of the Court of Appeal ordered a retrial on Tuesday. Both activists, imprisoned since 2023, face charges of criminal…

Mali’s justice system has ordered the release of three tonnes of gold seized last January from Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold, bringing a major mining dispute to an end. Valued at about 400 million dollars, the gold had been held…

Niger’s capital, Niamey, is hosting the first-ever Alliance of Sahel States (AES) trade fair, bringing together producers and entrepreneurs from across the sub-region. The event, which began on Tuesday, is held under the theme “Produce, Process, and Consume Locally for…

Ghana’s government is expected to soon announce its position on the Bawku mediation report presented by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II. The Asantehene was earlier this year mandated to lead a dialogue process aimed at resolving the long-standing chieftaincy…

Nigeria’s new Tax Act, set to take effect in January 2025, is generating debate among experts over transparency and the management of public funds. The reform aims to broaden the tax base, improve efficiency, and boost non-oil revenue as the…

Liberia has launched an AI-supported digital payment platform known as the Instant Inclusive Payment System (IIPS), marking a major step toward financial inclusion and digital transformation. The system is designed to provide access to secure digital financial services for all…

Tensions are rising in Liberia’s capital, Monrovia, as the Liberia National Police (LNP) and the protest group Solidarity and Trust For a New Day (STAND) remain at odds over a planned demonstration scheduled for December 17. STAND says the protest…

Gambian President Adama Barrow has received the National Human Rights Commission’s 2025 annual report, which highlights measurable improvements in the country’s human rights environment. The report notes progress in upgrading detention cells and prison facilities, aimed at improving conditions for…

The United States has imposed a full travel ban on nationals from several countries, including four in West Africa, as President Donald Trump broadens existing immigration restrictions. Under the new directive, citizens of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Sierra Leone…