West Africa

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…

In Nigeria, at least 12 people have been killed following an early morning raid by suspected bandits on a community in Kwara State. The attack has once again thrown a spotlight on insecurity in the country, with violent groups increasingly…

Senegal’s National Navy has intercepted a pirogue carrying close to 300 people attempting to migrate illegally over the weekend. The vessel was stopped off the coast of Dakar. Authorities report that no casualties occurred during the operation. However, the surge…

Ghana has welcomed the United States’ reversal of recent visa restrictions, a move described as a diplomatic success after months of negotiations. The US Embassy confirmed the decision, restoring maximum validity periods for all categories of non-immigrant visas. The policy…

Guinea is marking 16 years since the September 28, 2009 massacre in Conakry, where over 150 people were killed during a peaceful protest crackdown. After years of delay, a historic trial began in 2022, culminating in July 2024 with the…

With Ivorians preparing to head to the polls on October 25, Muslim and Christian leaders are calling on citizens to embrace peace during the electoral period. The joint appeal comes less than a month before the vote, at a time…

Togo’s Catholic bishops have declared October a month of prayer as the country navigates heightened political tensions. The decision, announced by the Conference of Bishops of Togo, comes at a moment of growing unease in the nation’s socio-political climate. Church…