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Guinea–Sierra Leone Border Tensions Escalate

Tensions are rising in the Mano River Union region as Guinea and Sierra Leone face off over a border dispute. Authorities in Conakry on Tuesday announced the arrest of several Sierra Leonean soldiers, alleging they crossed into Guinean territory without…

Nigeria Businesses Sue Government At ECOWAS Court

Nigeria’s Federal Government is facing a lawsuit at the ECOWAS Court over alleged alterations to tax laws. A group of businesses and investors filed the suit, arguing that the recent changes violate provisions of the ECOWAS Treaty. The petition comes…

Ghana Educationist Urges Discipline Reform In Schools

Concerns are rising in Ghana over increasing incidents of violence in Senior High Schools following clashes at major inter-school events. Several students were injured, while others are currently in police custody as authorities investigate the disturbances. The developments have reignited…

Senegal Teachers Threaten Strike Over Unmet Demands

In Senegal, the umbrella body of unions in the Education and Training Sector has announced a nationwide work stoppage starting today. A full strike is scheduled for tomorrow, with additional action planned for Monday, March 2. The unions accuse the…

Liberia Senate Reviews Bill On Rights Claims Court

The Liberian Senate is reviewing a bill seeking to establish a Claims Court. The proposed legislation aims to create a specialised judicial body where citizens and private entities can seek redress against the government for alleged rights abuses. Lawmakers are…

Liberia Probes Senate Over $27 Million Discrepancy

In Liberia, the Ministry of Justice is seeking a court order to compel senior Senate officials to provide financial documents linked to about 27 million dollars in excess spending. The move follows an audit by the General Audit Commission covering…

Togo Cultural Sector Decries Government Neglect

In Togo, cultural actors are expressing frustration over what they describe as state neglect. On Tuesday, artists and industry professionals held an urgent press conference in Lomé to raise concerns about worsening working and living conditions within the sector. The…

The Gambia Ranks Among Africa’s Best Governed

The Gambia has been ranked among the 10 best-governed countries in Africa and 74th globally in the 2026 World Economic Governance Index. According to Business Insider Africa, Banjul scored 47.6 out of 100 on the index. Neighbouring Senegal placed 7th…

Liberia Shuts Down National Fula Security Force

In Liberia, the government has dissolved a group calling itself the National Fula Security of Liberia (NFSL) following recent security concerns. The Ministry of Justice said the group lacks the legal authorization, including registration or licensing, to operate as a…