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The 2025 Global Terrorism Index has identified the Sahel as the region most affected by violent extremism worldwide. Countries within the Alliance of Sahel States, including Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, rank among the most impacted on the African continent.…
Burkina Faso’s transitional government has granted amnesty to nearly one thousand prisoners. The decree was approved by the military head of state, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, and also includes reduced sentences for several inmates. Authorities in Ouagadougou say the decision forms…
A court in Nigeria has barred resident doctors from embarking on a planned nationwide strike scheduled to begin on January 12. The National Industrial Court in Abuja issued the order following a motion filed by the Federal Government and the…
In Guinea, General Mamady Doumbouya is set to be inaugurated as President on January 17, following his victory in the December 28, 2025, presidential election. His election brings an end to the four-year military transition he led after the coup…
The electoral campaign for legislative and municipal elections in Benin comes to a close today, Friday, ahead of voting on Sunday, January 11. The ruling party aims to maintain its majority in both parliament and municipal councils to continue implementing…
The newly established Centre for Good Governance (CGG) in Gambia has called for electoral reforms, proposing that the voting age be lowered to 16 for local government and 17 for parliamentary elections. At a press briefing in the capital, CGG…
Former UN advisor Professor Baffour Agyeman Duah has given a positive assessment of President John Mahama’s administration, one year into office. Speaking after the government marked its first year on January 7, 2026, Prof. Agyeman Duah highlighted progress in governance…
Protests have erupted in parts of Nigeria as residents express anger over recent increases in electricity tariffs. Demonstrations were reported in Abuja, Makurdi in Benue State, and other areas, with citizens taking to the streets to voice their frustration. Despite…
Liberia is facing a growing environmental crisis as climate change continues to disrupt traditional rainfall patterns across the country. Once known for predictable wet and dry seasons, Liberia has experienced persistent and unusual rainfall, including during periods that are typically…
Mauritanian Prime Minister Moctar Ould Djay is on a two-day official visit to Dakar, Senegal. This marks his first trip to Senegal since assuming office in August 2024. The visit is described as one of friendship and engagement, with discussions…
Reactions continue to emerge across Africa following the United States’ military intervention in Venezuela. During the operation, Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife were detained. They are currently standing trial in New York on charges of narcoterrorism. The Alliance…
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has officially launched the second phase of its nationwide Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise. The initiative is part of preparations for the 2027 general elections, targeting eligible citizens who have not yet registered to…
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