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In this edition of Weekly Top News, the surprise coup in Niger ousting President Mohammed Bazoum is our focus. The military takeover is the fifth successful coup in the West African nation’s history since it gained independence from France in…
The political climate is changing, a change described as tense. Some quarters will say this is normal in an election year… but what makes this particular build-up to the February 2024 election different is the fact that no definite candidacy…
Elections are the main pillars of democracy and have become a commonly accepted means to legitimize governance institutions in West Africa and indeed the world over. WEEKLY TOP NEWS – TACKLING THE MENACE OF IRREGULAR MIGRATION IN WEST AFRICA We…
Elections are the main pillars of democracy and have become a commonly accepted means to legitimize governance institutions in West Africa and indeed the world over. However, some quarters see elections as one key trigger of violence and insecurity in…
The election in Sierra Leone dominated news events and activities during the week, including the swift nature of President Maada Bio being sworn into office merely an hour after being pronounced winner of elections, got people talking. This is what…
On June 24, 2023, 3.4 million Sierra Leoneans will head to the polls to vote for a new president. Let’s tell you that this will be the fifth election since the brutal 10-year civil war — and it is expected…
WEEKLY TOP NEWS – SENEGAL – A rising uncertainty ahead This edition stays in Senegal. Peace and calm may have returned to Dakar and other parts of the country after a violent demonstration that claimed at least 16 lives. However,…
Crisis Deepens in Senegal, as Nigerians agitate over Subsidy Removal It’s been an eventful week in Senegal for the past weeks with unpredicted pockets of protests across Dakar and its environs, but we are here to bring you Weekly top…
In this edition of the program, Two issues are of concern. First, the violent clashes in Senegal and the chaos that heralded the fuel subsidy removal in Nigeria. But let’s start with the first issue – SENEGAL. As James mentioned…
Sierra Leon holds a general election in June and already campaigns have started
Burkina Faso’s Junta leader is talking tough and has maintained his stance of no negotiation with terrorist groups. What strategy is he adopting to reclaim 40% of the country taken over by the insurgents?
PRESS FREEDOM – A CASE STUDY OF LIBERIA According to RSF, disinformation keeps on spreading in sub-Saharan Africa. In countries plagued by conflicts and security threats, governments treat the media as propaganda tools. It also noted that the military governments…
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