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Guinea Court Orders Release In Stadium Trial

A new development has emerged in Guinea’s second phase of the trial linked to the September 28, 2009 stadium massacre. On Monday, the Dixinn Criminal Court overturned the committal orders against Colonels Jean-Louis Kpoghomou, Georges Olemou, and Chief Warrant Officer…

Gambia Gears Up For 2026 Migration Forum

The Gambia is preparing for the 2026 International Migration Review Forum scheduled for May 5 to 8. The forum will assess countries’ progress under the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration. Stakeholders are currently meeting under the National…

Mali Boosts Local Production With 2026 Budget Push

The Malian government’s decision to prioritize locally produced goods is generating optimism among national companies. Under the new measure, each ministry will be required to allocate 100 million CFA francs in its 2026 budget for the purchase of local products.…

Nigeria Steps Up Fight Against Lassa Fever

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control says it is intensifying efforts to contain Lassa fever outbreaks across the country. The move comes amid growing concerns over the rising number of infections among health workers. Authorities say renewed measures are being…

Accra Reclaims Ghana’s International Airport Name

In Ghana, Kotoka International Airport has officially been renamed Accra International Airport. The decision was announced in a statement issued by the Ministry of Transport on Monday, February 23, 2026. The airport was originally known as Accra International Airport before…

Ghana, Burkina Faso Deepen Security Ties After Traders Attack

Ghana and Burkina Faso have agreed to intensify intelligence sharing and strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation, following recent attacks that claimed the lives of Ghanaians, including traders operating in Burkina Faso. The renewed commitment underscores growing concerns over cross-border insecurity and the…

Nigeria FCT Polls Raise Apathy Concerns

In Nigeria, celebrations have erupted across the Federal Capital Territory following the conclusion of the Area Council elections. But beyond the victories recorded at the polls, analysts say the exercise has exposed troubling signs of urban voter apathy. Low turnout…

Benin NDI Calls For Dialogue Before Polls

In Benin, a high-level delegation from the National Democratic Institute has concluded its pre-election assessment mission ahead of the presidential polls slated for next April. After extensive consultations with political actors and other key stakeholders, the delegation is urging urgent…

Mali Mandates Local Procurement In 2026 Budget

Mali’s transitional government has placed industrial localization at the heart of its economic recovery strategy. In a new directive, the Ministry of Economy and Finance has instructed all ministerial departments to prioritise locally produced goods in their 2026 budget allocations.…

Liberia Receives First Batch Of Road Equipment

The Freeport of Monrovia was abuzz on Sunday as the vessel HJ Singapore delivered the first consignment of 130 heavy-duty earth-moving machines. The shipment, which includes bulldozers, excavators and dump trucks, represents the first phase of a broader 285-unit procurement…