The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has voiced deep concern over worsening hostilities in the Gulf region, warning of threats to global peace, energy markets, and food security, especially for Africa and other vulnerable regions. The warning comes…

Reactions continue across West Africa following the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, with several countries expressing concern. Côte d’Ivoire condemned the attacks in a statement, reaffirming its commitment to respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, and the security of all…

The The Gambia has expressed concern over rising tensions in the Middle East, calling for calm among the parties involved. In a statement issued in Banjul on Saturday, authorities urged all sides to exercise restraint and resolve their differences through…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has unveiled details of its planned standby force following a three-day meeting of Chiefs of Defence Staff from member states. In its first phase, the West African bloc intends to deploy a…

In Niger, the army says it has foiled an attempted attack on an oil installation in the Diffa region in the south-east of the country. According to the military, the operation prevented significant damage to the strategic site, which has…

With just over a month to the April 12 presidential election in Benin, authorities are ramping up efforts to stabilise the country’s northern region amid ongoing security concerns. A delegation from the Ministry of the Interior and Public Security has…

In Guinea, the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Decentralisation is intensifying efforts to regulate the activities of political parties across the country. In a statement issued by the Ministry, political parties have been given six months to comply with the…

The Liberian government is working closely with Ghanaian authorities following the killing of a Liberian national, Austin Tengbeh, in Accra. The incident occurred on February 27, 2026, in the Lashibi-Sakumono area and has triggered widespread concern, with social media users…

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission says preparations for the 2027 general elections are firmly on course, expressing confidence that the polls will rank among the best conducted in the country’s history. INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan says the commission has begun…

President John Dramani Mahama has appointed a new High Commissioner to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, relieving Baba Jamal of his post. Mr Jamal is set to contest the Ayawaso East by-election following the death of Member of Parliament Nasser…