West Africa

Benin’s National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) has officially confirmed the final registration of the two candidate duos vying in the 2026 presidential election. The announcement marks a key milestone in the country’s electoral calendar. During a brief ceremony held at…

Ghana’s President Mahama has sworn Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie into office as the country’s new Chief Justice. His appointment follows last week’s parliamentary approval and comes after the recent removal of former Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. The ceremony marks an important…

Authorities in Niger have suspended the activities of multiple NGOs and international organizations, citing national priorities, regulatory compliance, and security concerns. The directive was issued by the Ministry of the Interior and circulated to regional governors across the country. Although…

Senegal is hosting the One-Health-Secure regional workshop at the Pasteur Institute in Dakar, where experts from Maghreb and Sahel countries have gathered to strengthen collaboration on disease prevention. The five-day meeting, launched on Monday, is taking place at the CARE…

In Senegal, human rights organizations, including Amnesty International, have called for justice over the mysterious disappearance of two gendarmes in November 2022. While the body of Fulbert Sambou was later found at sea, the circumstances of his death remain unclear.…

Benin’s latest constitutional reform has sparked widespread controversy after introducing two major institutional changes: the creation of a Senate and the extension of presidential and parliamentary terms from five to seven years. The move has triggered intense debate across the…

Benin’s major constitutional reform has reignited political debate across the country as stakeholders assess its potential impact ahead of the 2026 elections. The changes have stirred discussions on governance, accountability, and the balance of power. Analysts say the reform could…

A mine explosion in Gwoza Local Government Area of Borno State has killed one person and left several others injured. Local officials say the device was planted by Boko Haram insurgents along a route commonly used by farmers. Residents report…

Africa is losing an estimated $50–$80 billion every year as a result of stringent visa and border restrictions. While the figure is frequently associated with illicit financial flows, experts say it also captures the wider economic toll of limited mobility…

Niger has signed a 98.7-billion-CFA-franc financing agreement with the African Development Bank to expand access to drinking water and sanitation in the Zinder region. The investment targets long-standing gaps in clean water supply and basic hygiene services for communities in…

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has wrapped up a week-long sensitization program in Monrovia aimed at increasing public understanding of the court’s mandate, practices, and jurisdiction across member states. The initiative sought to bridge the gap between the institution and…

The Female Lawyers Association in The Gambia has begun a nationwide engagement campaign aimed at strengthening women’s access to justice and boosting their participation in politics. The initiative brings legal support closer to communities while raising awareness of the rights…