January 30, 2026

Niger’s transitional authorities say a mercenary attack was responsible for the exchange of gunfire at Niamey International Airport. Transitional President General Abdourahmane Tiani has accused external forces of involvement in the incident. He specifically named France, Benin, and Côte d’Ivoire…

Burkina Faso’s transitional government has dissolved all political parties and groups following a decision taken at a Council of Ministers meeting. The government also approved a bill repealing the legal framework that previously governed political parties in the country. Authorities…

Ghana is hosting a two-day high-level consultative conference on regional cooperation and security in West Africa, bringing together ministers and security leaders from across the sub-region. The meeting is focused on building collective responses to growing security challenges, as countries…

Nigeria’s Senate has begun a closed-door review of proposed amendments to the 2022 Electoral Act, reopening national debate on electoral реформ and democratic strengthening. The proposed Electoral Act Repeal and Re-enactment Bill 2026 was presented by the Chairman of the…

Nigeria has officially opened an open bidding process for 50 oil and gas blocks, following approval by President Bola Tinubu. The announcement was made by the Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission, marking a major step in expanding investment opportunities in the…

Benin’s High Commission for the Prevention of Corruption (HCPC) has brought together key civil society organisations to strengthen the national fight against corruption. The engagement is part of broader efforts to improve public governance and promote a culture of integrity…

Anaesthesia providers in Liberia have staged a protest in Monrovia, demanding fair pay and formal recognition for their role in the healthcare system. The dispute reached a critical point on Thursday when the professionals suspended services, citing long-standing unfair treatment…

The Gambian government has launched the second phase of its border management reform programme, marking a major step in strengthening border security and institutional accountability. The initiative is supported by Switzerland and implemented in partnership with the Geneva Centre for…

Mali has launched the third edition of the Digital Week in Bamako, bringing together member states of the AES — Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso — at the Bamako International Conference Centre. Held under the theme of e-government in the…