West Africa

Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo is calling on the International Criminal Court to reopen investigations into the true masterminds behind the 2011 post-election crisis. In a letter to citizens dated Monday, December 7, he urged the Court to identify those…

Ghana’s Parliament has approved major budget allocation estimates for several ministries and constitutional bodies, even as the legislative chamber descended into chaos. The approval forms part of the ongoing consideration of the 2026 Budget. The disorder erupted after a High…

In Liberia, the national coalition for human rights defenders has launched a campaign urging the government to formally recognize and safeguard the work of those protecting civil liberties. The initiative seeks to draw attention to the crucial role these individuals…

The Gambia has opened a high-level dialogue with UNICEF and the Government of Japan to strengthen child protection and development across the country. The initiative aims to bring together key actors to explore new strategies for improving the well-being of…

Mali has confirmed its first recorded case of Mpox, also known as Monkeypox, marking a concerning development in the country’s public health landscape. The initial case was detected on November 21 in Kouremalé, a town on the border with Guinea,…

In Ghana’s Wenchi Municipality, women and youth are increasingly taking part in governance and democratic processes, a shift many residents attribute to WADR’s current affairs program, Citizens Hour. The rebroadcast of the show on Royals FM 104.7 has amplified discussions…

In Guinea-Bissau, the military leadership currently in power has adopted a Political Charter of Transition following the November 26 coup d’état. The charter aims to outline the framework for governance during the transitional period. The new document redefines the roles…

Benin’s government held an extraordinary Council of Ministers meeting on Monday, just a day after a failed military coup attempt shook the country. The gathering aimed to evaluate the situation and reassure citizens that national security remains intact. Authorities confirmed…

In Nigeria, relief swept through affected families on Monday as one hundred abducted schoolchildren finally regained their freedom. The children had been held for days, sparking nationwide concern and intensifying pressure on authorities to secure their release. Despite the joyful…

In The Gambia, members of Parliament are calling for substantial reforms to the country’s citizenship laws, citing growing concerns over long-term residents who remain stateless despite deep roots in the country. Lawmakers argue that the current legal framework leaves thousands…

Liberia is hosting a national conference in Monrovia focused on strengthening the country’s small and medium enterprise (SME) sector. The three-day dialogue brings together entrepreneurs, policymakers, and industry experts to address the hurdles facing local businesses and explore pathways for…

In Mali, the National Transitional Council has adopted the second part of the 2026 Finance Bill, approving more than 3.5 trillion CFA francs in projected expenditures for the coming year. The amount surpasses expected revenues, reflecting the country’s challenging economic…