West Africa

Niger is preparing to commemorate the second anniversary of the military coup that ousted President Mohamed Bazoum on July 26, 2023. The junta, led by General Abduramane Tchiani, seized power citing failed leadership and rising insecurity. At the time, the…

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, says the country’s economy is bouncing back strongly, thanks to disciplined reforms and strategic investments. Presenting the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament, he highlighted a 5.3% GDP growth in Q1 and a…

Human Rights Watch is calling for the immediate release of former President Mouhamed Bazoum and his wife. Bazoum has been in detention for nearly two years since his overthrow by the ruling junta in 2023. The organisation urges the CNSP…

A coalition of opposition parties in Benin is calling on President Patrice Talon to foster national unity. In a fresh statement, they demand the release of political detainees and the launch of a national dialogue. The appeal comes as the…

Vice-president of the PPA-CI, Ahoua Don Mélo, has announced his intention to run in Côte d’Ivoire’s October presidential election. His decision highlights growing internal disagreement within the party founded by ex-president Laurent Gbagbo. Don Mélo has called for greater openness…

Senegal has received demining equipment worth two billion CFA francs from Japan to support peace efforts in Casamance. The donation is expected to accelerate the removal of landmines in the region, which has long suffered from conflict and displacement. Peace…

Guinea’s junta-led government has established a new state-owned company, GUITRAM, to handle maritime transport of the country’s vast bauxite reserves. The move is part of a broader push to control more of the mining supply chain and boost economic sovereignty.…

Liberia has launched a nationwide education initiative to construct over 100 new schools, focusing on kindergarten and elementary learners. The $88.6 million “Excellence in Learning in Liberia” project will also upgrade existing facilities to meet modern standards and expand digital…

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, will present the 2025 Mid-Year Budget Review to Parliament on Thursday, July 24. The review will provide updates on the economy, evaluate fiscal performance for the first half of the year, and outline…

Controversy is growing in Nigeria after Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was denied entry into the National Assembly, despite a court ruling nullifying her suspension. Security personnel at the complex blocked her on Tuesday, sparking public outrage and raising questions about judicial…

Citizens and civil society groups in Togo have set July 25 for a memorial march to honour victims of the deadly June protests. The original date was postponed due to the July 17 municipal elections. The new date aims to…

Hundreds of young protesters under the banner of Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) are marching today in Banjul, demanding swift action on major corruption cases involving public officials. The movement, which previously protested the controversial sale of former President Yahya…