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Mali AES Summit Ends With Traoré as Chair

The second summit of heads of state of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) has concluded in Bamako, Mali. The meeting allowed military leaders from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to review the bloc’s first year of cooperation in security,…

Ghana Constitution Review Proposals Gain Expert Backing

In Ghana, recommendations from the Constitution Review Committee are beginning to receive public endorsements following their presentation to President John Dramani Mahama. Prof. Kwadwo Appiagei-Atua, a law professor at the University of Ghana has expressed support for key proposals, including…

Senegal Expert Weighs Reopening of Sonko Trial

In Senegal, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is calling for the reopening of the trial against former Tourism Minister Mame Mbaye Niang. Sonko, then an opposition figure, was previously convicted of defamation under former President Macky Sall’s administration. He received a…

Gambia CSOs Petition Supreme Court Over FGM Ban

A coalition of civil society organizations in The Gambia has petitioned the Supreme Court to uphold the country’s ban on female genital mutilation. The move follows a constitutional challenge filed by pro-FGM campaigners, including National Assembly member Almameh Gibba, who…

Burkina Faso Police Arrest Human Trafficking Suspects

Burkina Faso’s National Police have arrested more than 20 suspects over alleged human trafficking activities. Authorities say the individuals are accused of trafficking young Nigerian girls into the country. The suspects also face charges including complicity in human trafficking, forced…

Togo Launches Operation Keligou Ahead of Holidays

As the year draws to a close, the Togolese government has launched a nationwide security initiative to curb rising risks during the holiday period. The operation, dubbed Operation Keligou 2, was introduced this week to enhance public safety and protect…

Benin Pipeline Attack Threatens Niger’s Oil Supply

The Niger-Benin oil pipeline was attacked on Sunday by rebels opposing Niger’s transitional government in Niamey. The assault, claimed by the Patriotic Movement for Liberty and Justice (MPLJ), threatens Niger’s oil revenues and raises the risk of fuel shortages. The…

Ghana Committee Proposes Lower Presidential Age Limit

Ghana’s Constitution Review Committee has proposed significant constitutional reforms, including lowering the minimum age for presidential candidates from 40 to 30 years. The recommendations also aim to tighten regulations around the Electoral Commission and make presidential benefits subject to taxation.…

Senegal Prime Minister’s Lawyers Challenge Conviction

In Senegal, Prime Minister Ousman Sonko’s legal team has announced plans to appeal his conviction. The lawyers denounced what they describe as a political and judicial conspiracy surrounding the case. They are demanding transparency and insist that the truth behind…