In Sierra Leone, chiefs of staff from ECOWAS member states have been meeting since Tuesday to discuss the future of the regional standby force. The high-level discussions focus on plans to increase troop contributions and enhance operational readiness. Military leaders…

In Nigeria, Tunji Disu has formally assumed office as Acting Inspector-General of Police, following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun. The appointment marks a new chapter for the national police force. Disu, who previously served as Assistant Inspector General, has pledged…

Experts from the Volta Basin Authority are meeting in Lomé, Togo, to finalize a strategic framework aimed at strengthening sustainable development across the Volta Basin. The initiative seeks to better integrate environmental value into the economic planning and decision-making of…

Mali’s oil sector is entering a new phase one year after TotalEnergies withdrew from the country. The supervision of the former TotalEnergies network of service stations has officially changed hands. Since January 2026, the sector has been managed by NDC…

Guinea is confronting a new demographic reality following the release of preliminary results from its fourth General Population and Housing Census. The figures were presented on Wednesday, February 26, 2026, in Conakry. According to official data, the country’s population now…

In Senegal, opposition leader Barthélemy Dias has denounced what he describes as persistent hardships facing ordinary citizens. The leader of the Senegal Bi Ñu Bokk party raised concerns about the living conditions of Senegalese and outlined measures he believes are…

The Ghana Revenue Authority has interdicted five officers of its Customs Division following the interception of 18 articulated trucks suspected to be involved in a transit diversion scheme. Authorities say the alleged operation exposed the state to more than 85…

The Liberian government has formalized a collaborative framework to support the integration of Ivorian refugees and other displaced nationals into society. The landmark Memorandum of Understanding is aimed at streamlining the implementation of Executive Orders No. 144 and 147, providing…

In The Gambia, the trial of Ousainou Bojang at the High Court in Banjul is nearing its final stages. Bojang, the first accused in the 2023 Sukuta–Jabang Traffic Lights shooting, is facing multiple charges, including the murder of two police…