West Africa

ActionAid, a non-governmental organisation dedicated to combating poverty and injustice worldwide, says it remains committed to addressing societal issues. This relates to the protection of women’s and children’s rights, the climate change campaign, and leadership advocacy, among others. To ensure…

Sierra Leone and the United Arab Emirates have strengthened economic ties through the signing of a Comprehensive Economic Agreement at the World Governments Summit in Dubai. The agreement was concluded as part of ongoing international cooperation efforts between the two…

In Mali, Youssouf Toloba, Chief of Staff of the self-defence group Dan Na Ambassagou, has spoken out against the possibility of negotiating with armed groups in the Bandiagara region. During a recent media appearance, Toloba accused some village chiefs of…

In Liberia, more than 700 residents affected by a recent demolition exercise in Monrovia are alleging violations of their rights and demanding justice. On Tuesday, the aggrieved residents erected roadblocks along major streets leading to the National Legislature, disrupting traffic…

Academic and administrative activities in public universities across Ghana are facing disruption as senior staff embark on a nationwide strike. The action is in protest against recent changes to their conditions of service at government institutions of higher learning. Striking…

The Government of Benin has unveiled a new public policy framework aimed at shaping the country’s long-term development. Known as Vision Benin 2060: “Alafia, a World of Splendor,” the strategy was officially published on Tuesday by President Patrice Talon. Authorities…

In Guinea, Prime Minister Amadou Oury Bah has called on political parties and movements that supported General Mamadi Doumbouya’s election to merge with the Generation for Modernity and Development. The appeal is aimed at consolidating political support within the ruling…

The Nigerian Senate on Tuesday once again failed to reach a decision on the proposed amendment to the 2026 Electoral Act. The delay occurred despite the chamber passing resolutions on an unrelated but urgent public health matter. Lawmakers acted following…

In Côte d’Ivoire, two union leaders in the coffee and cocoa sector are currently in police custody over an alleged defamation case. Koné Moussa and Kanga Koffi were arrested on the orders of the public prosecutor. Their arrest follows a…

In Nigeria, former justice minister Abubakar Malami and his son, Abdulaziz, are facing multiple charges, including terrorist financing and illegal possession of firearms. The Department of State Security (DSS) filed five counts against them on Tuesday, months after the Economic…

Opposition leaders Fernando Dias and Domingos Simões Pereira have refused an offer to join Guinea-Bissau’s transitional government days after regaining their freedom. The military authorities who seized power in the November 26 coup had invited both politicians to participate in…

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is in the Republic of Congo for a two-day official and working visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation. The trip, which began Monday, marks a focused diplomatic effort to deepen ties between Senegal and Brazzaville.…