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The Gambia Speaker Jatta Addresses Malawi Parliament

The Speaker of the National Assembly of The Gambia, Fabakary Tombong Jatta, is in Malawi for a six-day working visit aimed at deepening parliamentary cooperation between the two countries. The Gambian delegation, made up of members of the Assembly Business…

Benin Hosts NDI Delegation Ahead Of 2026 Polls

In Benin, a delegation from the National Democratic Institute (NDI) has undertaken a series of engagements with key national institutions as the country prepares for the April 2026 general elections. The visit forms part of ongoing efforts to assess the…

Guinea CRIEF Delays Hearings in High-Profile Cases

In Guinea, the Appeals Chamber of the Court for the Repression of Economic and Financial Offences (CRIEF) was unable to proceed with two high-profile cases as scheduled. The matters involve former Prime Minister Ibrahima Kassory Fofana and former Defence Minister…

Burkina Faso Refugee Influx Strains Mali’s Bandiagara

Mali’s Bandiagara region continues to receive refugees fleeing insecurity in neighbouring Burkina Faso, as displacement across the Sahel intensifies. According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, there has been a sharp rise in the number of Burkinabe refugees…

Mali Partners UNICEF to Advance Children’s Rights

The Malian government, through the Ministry of Education, has signed a memorandum of understanding with UNICEF to strengthen research and action in support of children’s rights. The Bamako-UNICEF partnership will focus on four priority areas: children’s rights, health, education, and…

Liberia Launches Standards Authority to Boost Trade

Liberia is stepping up efforts to strengthen its economy and protect consumers with the official launch of the Liberia Standards Authority, known as LiSA. The initiative signals the country’s commitment to building a robust quality infrastructure aligned with international standards.…

Nigeria Signs 2026 Electoral Bill Ahead of 2027 Elections

In Nigeria, months of intense debate over the country’s electoral reform have reached a conclusion. On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu officially signed the Electoral Re-enactment Bill 2026 into law, marking a key milestone in preparations for the 2027 general elections.…

Ghana Mahama Unveils Six-Pillar Mining Reform

In Ghana, President John Dramani Mahama has signalled a major policy shift in the country’s mining sector, placing value addition at the centre of a new six-pillar strategy aimed at ending the export of raw minerals. The President announced the…

Guinea Ex-Top Judge Faces Corruption Trial

In Guinea, former President of the Constitutional Court, Mohamed Lamine Bangoura, is standing trial over alleged embezzlement of public funds amounting to nearly 20 billion Guinean francs. Bangoura appeared on Wednesday before the Court for the Repression of Economic and…

Sierra Leone Honors Fallen Heroes And Peacekeepers

Sierra Leone is marking this year’s Armed Forces Day with heightened national significance, as the government pays tribute to fallen heroes and distinguished military personnel. For the first time, the country is formally recognizing foreign troops who played a decisive…

Burkina Faso Acquires Three Combat Helicopters

Burkina Faso’s government has announced the acquisition of three combat helicopters financed through the Patriotic Support Fund, as part of efforts to strengthen its fight against terrorism. The fund, established by the executive branch, allows citizens to voluntarily contribute resources…

UN Warns Of ISWAP Expansion In Africa

The United Nations has raised fresh concerns over the growing influence of the Islamic State group in West Africa, particularly across the central Sahel and the Lake Chad Basin. In a report presented to the UN Security Council on February…