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Burkina Faso Dissolves All Political Parties

Burkina Faso’s transitional government has dissolved all political parties and groups following a decision taken at a Council of Ministers meeting. The government also approved a bill repealing the legal framework that previously governed political parties in the country. Authorities…

Ghana Hosts High-Level West Africa Security Summit

Ghana is hosting a two-day high-level consultative conference on regional cooperation and security in West Africa, bringing together ministers and security leaders from across the sub-region. The meeting is focused on building collective responses to growing security challenges, as countries…

Nigeria Senate Begins Electoral Act Reform Review

Nigeria’s Senate has begun a closed-door review of proposed amendments to the 2022 Electoral Act, reopening national debate on electoral реформ and democratic strengthening. The proposed Electoral Act Repeal and Re-enactment Bill 2026 was presented by the Chairman of the…

Nigeria Opens Bidding for 50 Oil, Gas Blocks

Nigeria has officially opened an open bidding process for 50 oil and gas blocks, following approval by President Bola Tinubu. The announcement was made by the Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission, marking a major step in expanding investment opportunities in the…

Benin Unites Civil Society in Anti-Corruption Drive

Benin’s High Commission for the Prevention of Corruption (HCPC) has brought together key civil society organisations to strengthen the national fight against corruption. The engagement is part of broader efforts to improve public governance and promote a culture of integrity…

Liberia Anesthetists Protest Over Pay and Recognition

Anaesthesia providers in Liberia have staged a protest in Monrovia, demanding fair pay and formal recognition for their role in the healthcare system. The dispute reached a critical point on Thursday when the professionals suspended services, citing long-standing unfair treatment…

Gambia Launches People-Centred Border Management Reform

The Gambian government has launched the second phase of its border management reform programme, marking a major step in strengthening border security and institutional accountability. The initiative is supported by Switzerland and implemented in partnership with the Geneva Centre for…

Guinea Sanctions Lifted as Civil Society Voices Concern

ECOWAS has lifted all sanctions imposed on Guinea following the September 5, 2021 coup d’état, marking a major diplomatic shift for the country. Guinean authorities have welcomed the decision, describing it as a significant relief and a positive step toward…

Benin Media Engaged as Amnesty Unveils Rights Manifesto

Amnesty International has presented its Human Rights Manifesto for 2026–2031 to media professionals in Cotonou, marking a key advocacy moment in Benin’s electoral context. The document focuses on strengthening the protection of fundamental freedoms, particularly during election periods. It highlights…

Nigeria Senate Questions U.S. Air Strikes Oversight

Nigeria’s Senate has announced plans to hold an executive briefing on the United States air strikes carried out in Sokoto State on December 25, 2025. The strikes were confirmed by U.S. President Donald Trump, who said the operation targeted terrorist…

Chad–France Ties Reset as Déby Itno Visits Paris

President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno of Chad has arrived in Paris on an official visit aimed at redefining bilateral relations between Chad and France. The Chadian leader is scheduled to hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, focusing on a…