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West Africa is facing a changing pattern of terrorism alongside worsening insecurity across the region. Unlike previous waves driven largely by external actors, the current trend involves the recruitment of citizens from affected countries. These challenges were the focus of…
The government of Côte d’Ivoire has officially responded to accusations from Niger, strongly rejecting claims of involvement in a recent attack on Niamey airport. Niger’s transitional leader, General Abdourahmane Tiani, had accused Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara of playing a role…
Nigerien authorities have begun legal proceedings to challenge the French mining company, Orano. The move follows the inauguration of a committee of experts in Niamey on Wednesday, tasked solely with guiding and leading the legal process. Francis Boniface has more…
Debate has intensified in Liberia over proposed amendments to the Anti-Corruption Commission Act, raising concerns about the future of the country’s anti-graft efforts. The controversy centres on plans to remove tenure protections for commissioners of the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission, a…
The Gambian government has pledged to support its citizens seeking to benefit from Spain’s new programme offering legal status to undocumented migrants. The scheme, approved by the Spanish cabinet late last month, provides a pathway to residency for up to…
Members of Ghana’s diaspora community are awaiting new timelines and modalities after the government temporarily suspended citizenship applications for people of African descent. The programme, launched in 2016, was aimed at reconnecting descendants of Africans affected by the transatlantic slave…
Senegal has joined the list of African countries covered by Starlink, the high-speed, low-latency satellite internet service developed by SpaceX. The launch was announced by Elon Musk on X, saying Starlink is now available in Senegal, raising expectations of narrowing…
A new report by Equality Now says courts are increasingly becoming a frontline in global efforts to end female genital mutilation (FGM). Titled “Towards Justice: Global Challenges and Opportunities in Litigating Cases of Female Genital Mutilation,” the study shows how…
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…
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