In Senegal, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has received the White Paper on the Thiaroye massacre, marking a major step toward acknowledging one of the country’s most painful historical events. The presentation ceremony took place on Thursday at the Presidential Palace,…

In Liberia, a new memorial site has been inaugurated in Bong County to honor the more than 500 victims of the 1994 massacre. For the families of those who perished, the dedication marks a meaningful step toward healing and reconciliation…

A new Afrobarometer survey has revealed that three in four Sierra Leoneans cannot afford to take a case to court, exposing deep inequalities in access to justice. The March–April 2025 report also shows that fewer than half of citizens believe…

In Mali’s Sahel region, Siaka Dembélé, President of the Ségou Regional Council, has appeared in a video released by armed groups who abducted him earlier this month. Dembélé was kidnapped on October 3 while traveling between Ségou and Bamako. In…

In Mali, authorities have intensified their crackdown on counterfeit medicines as part of efforts to safeguard public health. On Thursday, more than sixty tons of fake pharmaceutical products were destroyed near Bamako following a series of operations by the Central…

The Nigerian Senate has raised alarm over the increasing cases of abuse, exploitation, and trafficking of Nigerian migrants overseas. Lawmakers described the situation as a national crisis, stressing that the continuous mistreatment of migrants threatens both the nation’s human capital…

In northwestern Nigeria, a deadly ambush by armed bandits in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State has claimed the lives of several Mobile Police officers and local security operatives. Thursday’s attack is the latest in a wave of violent…

Ghana’s Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, has announced Cabinet approval for the absorption of 6,200 teachers who have been working for over eight months without pay. Speaking at a press briefing, the Minister said the move followed petitions from affected…

Health authorities in Senegal have confirmed the first case of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) in the capital, Dakar. The infection was detected in the Keur Massar district, according to the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene. This marks a concerning…