West Africa

Security experts, policymakers, civil society actors, and youth from across West Africa are meeting in Dakar today, Thursday, July 17, to discuss the growing security crisis in the Central Sahel and its spillover into Senegal. The debate, organised by West…

In Liberia, a major protest led by the civil society group STAND—Solidarity of Trust for A New Day—is underway today, July 17, in the capital, Monrovia. The demonstration, held under the theme “Enough is Enough,” calls for greater accountability from…

In Guinea, the national association of lawyers has suspended its three-week-long strike, which had seen legal professionals boycott courts and tribunals across the country. The strike was prompted by the abduction of one of their colleagues, sparking outrage within the…

In Mali, former Prime Minister Moussa Mara has been released after being questioned for several hours by judicial authorities on Wednesday. The inquiry was linked to a recent social media post in which he expressed solidarity with prisoners of conscience.…

Beninese President Patrice Talon on Tuesday hosted Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye in Cotonou for a friendly and working visit focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation. The two leaders held talks at the state house, agreeing to deepen ties between Benin…

Electoral campaigns in Togo have officially ended ahead of the country’s municipal elections scheduled for Thursday, July 17, 2025. Though the campaign period began slowly, candidates were given two weeks to engage directly with voters across various communities. Authorities have…

Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has announced plans to commence a nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise starting in August. The initiative forms part of early preparations for the 2027 general elections and aims to update the voters’ register,…

In Nigeria, the passing of former President Muhammadu Buhari in a London clinic has reignited debate over the country’s long-standing medical tourism trend. Government data shows Nigerians spend between $1 to $1.6 billion annually on medical treatment abroad, a figure…

Liberia is set to host the 2025 Investment Conference from July 17 to 19, with a focus on accelerating private sector-led growth and reducing dependence on foreign aid. Organized by NOVA Africa in collaboration with the Office of the Vice…

Ghana’s Interior Minister has announced August 1, 2025, as the deadline for the registration of all mining machinery with the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA). In a statement, Minister Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak warned that any equipment not registered by the…

Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has ordered the immediate cancellation of fuel allowances and allocations for all political appointees, as part of a broader strategy to curb government spending. The directive, announced by Government Communications Minister Felix Kwakye Ofosu, is…

In Nigeria, 44 individuals have been sentenced to prison terms of up to 30 years with hard labor for financing the jihadist group Boko Haram. The convictions were announced by the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) over the weekend, marking…