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Calls grow for President Gnassingbé to step down

In Togo, pressure is mounting on President Faure Gnassingbé as protests erupt over recent constitutional reforms that could extend his grip on power indefinitely. Activists condemned what they describe as a harsh government crackdown, including arrests and alleged abuse of…

Over 600,000 Ghanaian students sit for 2025 BECE exams

Ghana’s Education Minister, Haruna Iddrisu, has confirmed that more than 600,000 candidates are sitting for the 2025 Basic Education Certificate Examination (BECE) nationwide. During a monitoring tour on Wednesday, the Minister emphasized that the exams are not merely a memory…

Malians divided as Wagner ends operations after three years

Wagner’s abrupt exit from Mali last week has sparked a wave of mixed reactions across the country, especially in central regions still grappling with insecurity. Though never formally acknowledged by the Malian government—who labelled them “Russian instructors”—the group claims it…

Nigeria records over 200,000 rights complaints in May

Nigeria’s National Human Rights Commission has reported over 200,000 complaints in May alone, highlighting a troubling rise in violations nationwide. The Commission’s latest report links the increase to widespread insecurity, especially in the northern region, which continues to displace thousands…

PDCI postpones protest over Thiam’s electoral removal

In Côte d’Ivoire, the Democratic Party (PDCI) has postponed its planned nationwide protest initially set for this Wednesday. The demonstration will now take place on Saturday. According to a party statement, the decision followed a meeting with Abidjan’s prefectural authorities,…

Barrow launches Gambia’s Madrassah Integration Strategy

President Adama Barrow has officially launched the Madrassah Integration Strategy, marking a major step in education reform in The Gambia. The initiative aims to incorporate Quranic schools, or Madrassahs, into the country’s broader development agenda. Unveiled on Tuesday, the strategy…