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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed strong support for Nigeria’s current tax reforms, praising the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) for its recent progress. The endorsement came after a high-level visit by IMF officials to the country, signaling confidence…
The Togolese government has declared last month’s nationwide protests illegal and announced plans to prosecute those behind the demonstrations, including diaspora-based social media influencers. During a media briefing on Wednesday, officials justified the state’s response, citing national laws that prohibit…
A court in Benin has ordered the confiscation of assets belonging to Olivier Boko and Oswald Homeky, both former allies of President Patrice Talon. The decision follows their conviction earlier this year. The two were sentenced in January to 20…
In a bold move to counter extremist ideologies, Burkina Faso’s Federation of Islamic Associations (FAIB) has introduced a new strategy to dismantle the narratives of armed groups. On Wednesday, FAIB submitted a document titled Alternative Discourse to national religious authorities.…
Five African leaders have begun high-level talks with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, focusing on trade, economic cooperation, and regional security. The meeting, held at the White House, comes at Trump’s invitation during his second term in office. Opening…
A fresh diplomatic row is brewing between Nigeria and the United States following Washington’s decision to limit non-immigrant visas for Nigerians to single-entry, three-month validity. The new policy marks a significant shift from previous longer-term, multiple-entry visas, and has sparked…
Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has issued a clarion call for renewed unity within the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). While acknowledging the bloc’s historic role in promoting peace and regional development, she expressed concern over growing…
Senegal’s young political class continues to rise as 35 aspiring leaders graduated from the Liberal Academy of Political Training in Dakar on July 9. The program, which aims to empower youth with political knowledge and skills, is run by the…
Senegal’s navy has rescued 201 would-be migrants attempting a dangerous Mediterranean crossing aboard makeshift boats near the Saloum archipelago, off the coast of Fatick. The interception occurred during a maritime surveillance operation conducted between July 8 and 9, 2025, aimed…
In Guinea, over 20 human rights organizations have renewed calls for justice, marking one year since the disappearance of two prominent pro-democracy activists—Mamadou Billo Bah and Oumar Sylla, widely known as Foniké Menguè. The pair, affiliated with the Front for…
In a landmark ruling on Tuesday, Mali’s Special Assize Court sentenced former Economy Minister Bouaré Fily Sissoko to 10 years in prison for her role in the controversial purchase of a presidential jet and military equipment. Sissoko was found guilty…
Civil society organisations in The Gambia have voiced strong criticism following the National Assembly’s rejection of the 2024 draft constitution during its second reading on Monday. The decision, viewed by many as politically motivated, is seen as a major setback…
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