Lawyers in Guinea commence a two-week strike to denounce unlawful arrests of activists and citizens critical of the current regime.
Colenel Assimi Goita of Mali dismisses Minister of Agriculture Dembele over mismanagement of the cotton sector among others.
The Nigerian government laments loss of 9 billion dollars annually due to illegal mining activities across the country.
The Open Society Foundation OSF commits 400 million dollars to climate-resilient initiatives in six countries including Senegal.