West Africa

Ghana’s President John Mahama has charged the country’s newly commissioned ambassadors to adopt a modern, impact-driven style of diplomacy that directly supports national development. Speaking at the Jubilee House on Wednesday, he emphasized that foreign missions must evolve into active…

In Nigeria’s Kebbi State, security forces are intensifying efforts to rescue over 20 schoolgirls abducted from a boarding school earlier this week. The attack, carried out by armed bandits, also claimed the life of a teacher during a violent incursion…

Nigeria’s main opposition party, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), was thrown into turmoil Tuesday following a violent clash at its national secretariat in Abuja. Rival factions vying for control of the party headquarters confronted each other, prompting security forces to…

Togo’s Council President Faure Gnassingbé has arrived in Moscow for a state visit aimed at deepening bilateral ties with Russia. He is expected to hold discussions with President Vladimir Putin on areas of cooperation spanning security, trade, and strategic development.…

Mali’s High Authority for Communication (HAC) has issued a stern warning to media outlets over what it describes as escalating defamatory attacks on state representatives. The regulator says such remarks undermine public institutions and violate ethical standards governing responsible journalism.…

The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) is calling on civil society organisations across the region to rethink their funding models as traditional donor support continues to contract. Executive Director Nana Afadzinu urged CSOs to diversify revenue streams, strengthen local…

Liberia’s long-running debate over Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has entered a defining moment, as civil society groups intensify calls for a permanent, nationwide ban. For years, campaigners have pushed for stronger protections for girls and women, arguing that the practice…

Gambian President Adama Barrow has renewed his pledge to guarantee safe and clean drinking water for communities nationwide. His assurance comes as part of ongoing efforts to improve water access in both rural and urban areas. During a visit to…

Senegal is hosting a two-week cybersecurity bootcamp at the Army Training Center in Thiès, about 72 kilometers from Dakar. The program brings together young participants from across West and Central Africa for intensive training. Organized by the UN Development Programme…

The G20 summit has opened in Johannesburg, bringing together the world’s major economies for two days of high-stakes discussions. For many nations in the global south, the meeting represents a crucial opportunity for inclusive and solution-driven dialogue in a time…

In Liberia, public outrage is intensifying over a rape case involving suspended Deputy Minister for Youth Development Bryant McGill, who was accused of raping a minor. President Joseph Boakai suspended the official, but many citizens say the response from authorities…

In Guinea, the children and brother of reggae artist Elie Kamano remain missing after they were reportedly abducted over the weekend. The incident occurred at Kamano’s residence in the Matoto district, in the upper suburbs of Conakry. Kamano, who is…