West Africa

Ghana’s Parliament resumes today, Tuesday, October 15, with the NDC Minority MPs hinting at plans to trigger a process that would cause the New Patriotic Party (NPP) to lose its Majority status in the House, as three MPs from the…

A court in Mali has refused to grant a provisional release to economist Etienne Fakaba Sissoko. The Malian economist is being tried on appeal for “undermining the credibility of the state”, following the publication of a book in which he…

The spokesperson for the African People’s Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI), Dr Koné Katinan, has reacted to the statements of the president of the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI), Ibrahim Koulibaly Kuibiert, concerning the removal of former President Laurent Gbagbo from…

Three persons have been confirmed dead after a rock blast happened around Buduburam, a community along the Accra-Winneba Highway on Wednesday. This tragic incident is said to have happened during an ongoing construction on the highway, during which a dynamite…

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to stabilizing Nigeria’s economy through bold reforms. At the 30th Nigerian Economic Summit in Abuja, he emphasized that removing fuel subsidies and unifying foreign exchange rates are crucial steps towards achieving macroeconomic stability.…

Despite Liberia’s fertile soil and vibrant culture, food shortages remain a serious challenge as President Joseph Boakai reiterates possible means to improving Liberia’s food production at the World Food Forum 2024. Emphasizing Liberia’s challenges in food production, he called for…

The government of Sierra Leone has launched a comprehensive polio vaccination campaign targeting children aged zero to five years in the Western Area Urban and Rural Districts. This third round of vaccinations, which began on October 11, 2024, follows successful…

Authorities in Burkina Faso have announced the capture of a leader of the Islamic State in the Greater Sahara (ISGS). Adama Oumarou, who planned several terrorist attacks mainly in the Sahel region, was captured on October 10, dealing a significant…

The Malian army has announced the neutralization of several terrorists, including on the most wanted leaders in the northern town of Ber. The individual in question is Al-Iza Ould Yahia, also known as Joulaibib Al-Ansari. He is believed to be…

The police service in Ghana is on a manhunt for the perpetrators of a violent clash between the supporters of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) and the National Democratic Congress (NDC) that left nine persons injured. The clash occurred in…

The Network for African National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRIs) has called for the prevention of torture and protection of vulnerable groups including the LGBTQ+ community. They made the call as NANHRI began a four day forum to advocate for enhanced…

Teacher unions in Côte d’Ivoire for preschool, elementary, middle, and secondary education are announcing a three-day strike starting tomorrow, Tuesday. Meeting under the IS-MENA, the Inter-Union of the Ministry of National Education and Literacy, these education stakeholders are demanding a…