West Africa

The Central Bank of West African States (BCEAO) has launched the Interoperable Instant Payment System Platform, known as PI-SPI, in Dakar, Senegal. The system became officially operational on September 30. Developed under the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA),…

Senegal is grappling with a Rift Valley fever outbreak in its northern Saint-Louis region, with health officials confirming dozens of cases and nearly a dozen deaths. The disease, which spreads from animals to humans mainly through infected livestock or mosquito…

Liberia’s health authorities are investigating four deaths linked to the Mpox virus. The fatalities occurred at the Starbase Isolation Facility in Monrovia and the Government Hospital in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County. According to the National Public Health Institute of Liberia…

Liberia is hosting a high-level Sierra Leonean delegation for a study tour on governance and public administration reforms. The visit highlights a shared commitment to strengthening institutional frameworks across the Mano River Union. Led by Amara Kallon, Sierra Leone’s Minister…

In Mali, the Cybercrime Unit Court has postponed its verdict in the trial of former Prime Minister Moussa Mara until October 27. During Monday’s hearing, prosecutors requested a two-year prison sentence and a symbolic fine of one franc against Mara.…

In Côte d’Ivoire, several officials of the opposition PPA-CI were summoned on Monday by the public prosecutor and the police chief in Abidjan. The development comes just days before the party’s planned demonstration on Saturday in the capital. Recently, the…

Gambian President Adama Barrow has addressed the nation following recent protests that turned violent and left one young man dead. Several others, including security officers, were injured during the unrest. In a somber national broadcast late Monday, President Barrow extended…

Nigeria’s Federal Government has declared Wednesday, October 1, a public holiday to mark the country’s 65th Independence Anniversary. In a statement, the Ministry of Interior urged citizens to uphold patriotism, unity, and resilience — values that have defined the nation…

In Liberia, a coalition of Civil Society Organizations is urging the government and ArcelorMittal to maintain the country’s equity share at 30 percent. They argue that cutting the stake to 15 percent would undermine national development and deny citizens their…

Senegal has hosted the 14th Ordinary Session of the African Council of Ministers in charge of Water Resources, where leaders adopted a landmark strategy dubbed African Water Vision 2063. The roadmap, shaped over two days of discussions in Dakar, seeks…

UNICEF has launched a new initiative, First Foods Africa, aimed at improving nutrition for children across sub-Saharan Africa. The program was unveiled in Cotonou over the weekend in collaboration with the African Union, the Government of Benin, regional bodies, and…

In Mali, the trial of former Prime Minister Moussa Mara opened this Monday before the Cybercrime Court in Bamako. Mara, who has been in detention since August 1, faces charges of damaging the credit of the State and opposing legitimate…