West Africa

The civil society movement Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) has accused the Gambian government of sidestepping accountability after officials allegedly ignored the group’s petition on corruption and the misuse of public resources. At a press briefing on Tuesday, GALA criticized…

Liberia’s civil rights movement Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) has announced a nationwide protest for December 17, 2025, citing escalating economic hardship and alleged corruption within the government. The upcoming demonstration follows the group’s first major protest…

Liberian President Joseph Boakai has taken his cabinet meeting to the country’s western region, reinforcing his commitment to inclusive national development. The session focused on addressing the unique challenges faced by rural communities and accelerating progress outside the capital. President…

Political campaigning is officially underway in Guinea as the country heads toward its crucial presidential election on December 28, 2025. All nine candidates, including incumbent military leader General Mamadi Doumbouya, have launched their nationwide tours to court voters. General Doumbouya…

Benin’s election preparations have entered a crucial phase as the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) has validated the lists of five political parties ahead of the January 11, 2026 legislative elections. CENA announced the approved parties on Monday, December 1,…

Ghana is witnessing renewed institutional pressure after President John Mahama forwarded ten separate petitions to the Chief Justice, calling for the removal of key officials in the country’s electoral and anti-corruption bodies. Seven of the petitions target Electoral Commission Chairperson…

The Gambia is hosting the 25th Session of the African Forestry and Wildlife Commission, bringing together over 200 delegates from 47 countries for high-level discussions in Banjul. Convened by the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources in partnership…

Liberia has pledged to scale up domestic funding for its HIV response as the country confronts a concerning increase in infections. Marking World AIDS Day 2025, government officials and health advocates gathered in Monrovia to assess the growing challenge and…

Nigeria has restated its determination to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic as the nation joined the global community to mark World AIDS Day. At a national ceremony in Abuja, government officials, health partners, and advocates reflected on the progress made over…

Mali’s transitional authorities have recovered several billions of CFA francs following a comprehensive three-year audit of the country’s mining sector. The audit report, presented on Monday to transitional president General Assimi Goïta, marks a significant step in the government’s push…

ECOWAS is intensifying diplomatic pressure in Guinea-Bissau as the region pushes for a swift return to constitutional order after the November 26 military coup. Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio, who currently chairs the regional bloc, arrived in Bissau on…

Human rights defenders across West Africa are calling for the immediate proclamation of Guinea-Bissau’s election results, insisting that the winners must be declared without delay. The appeal follows last week’s military takeover, which plunged the country into uncertainty just as…