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Benin Dismisses Niger Leader’s Baseless Attack Accusations

The Beninese government has firmly rejected fresh allegations from Niger’s military leader General Abdourahmane Tiani, who accused President Patrice Talon of sponsoring mercenaries behind attacks on Niamey International Airport and the capital’s air base. The accusations also implicated Côte d’Ivoire’s…

Benin Hosts Farewell for Nigerian Troops After Mission Success

A Nigerian army detachment has completed its deployment in Benin and formally withdrawn from the Togbin military camp. Approximately 260 troops arrived following the December 7, 2025 attempted coup, fulfilling their security assistance mission as agreed between the neighboring nations.…

Burkina Faso Reclaims 74% of Terror-Held Territory

Burkina Faso’s transitional government has recovered approximately 74 percent of territory previously controlled by terrorist groups. Prime Minister Jean Emmanuel Ouedraogo announced the milestone Friday during his state of the nation address before the Transitional Legislative Assembly. The Prime Minister…

Togo’s President Mediates Great Lakes Peace in Rwanda

Togolese President Faure Gnassingbé arrived in Kigali Friday for a working visit focused on regional stability. In his capacity as an African Union-appointed mediator, Gnassingbé engaged Rwandan counterpart Paul Kagame in closed-door discussions addressing bilateral cooperation and pressing security challenges…

Côte d’Ivoire Court Jails Malian MP for Insult

An Abidjan court has sentenced Malian lawmaker Mahamadou Gassama to three years in prison for insulting Côte d’Ivoire’s head of state. The verdict, delivered January 30, 2026, by the Abidjan-Plateau Court of First Instance, concludes a case that captivated public…

The Gambia’s Parliament Launches Four-Day Performance Retreat

The National Assembly of The Gambia has begun a focused four-day management retreat aimed at elevating institutional effectiveness. Lawmakers and senior staff are gathering to enhance coordination across departments and reinforce the legislature’s operational backbone. Participants are conducting a thorough…

Mauritania Secures $91 Million IMF Disbursement

The International Monetary Fund has approved a significant financial package for Mauritania, delivering nearly 50 billion CFA francs in fresh funding. The disbursement follows the Executive Board’s approval of a blended arrangement under the Extended Credit Facility, reinforcing the nation’s…

Niger Accuses Foreign Actors Over Airport Gunfire

Niger’s transitional authorities say a mercenary attack was responsible for the exchange of gunfire at Niamey International Airport. Transitional President General Abdourahmane Tiani has accused external forces of involvement in the incident. He specifically named France, Benin, and Côte d’Ivoire…

Burkina Faso Dissolves All Political Parties

Burkina Faso’s transitional government has dissolved all political parties and groups following a decision taken at a Council of Ministers meeting. The government also approved a bill repealing the legal framework that previously governed political parties in the country. Authorities…

Ghana Hosts High-Level West Africa Security Summit

Ghana is hosting a two-day high-level consultative conference on regional cooperation and security in West Africa, bringing together ministers and security leaders from across the sub-region. The meeting is focused on building collective responses to growing security challenges, as countries…

Nigeria Senate Begins Electoral Act Reform Review

Nigeria’s Senate has begun a closed-door review of proposed amendments to the 2022 Electoral Act, reopening national debate on electoral реформ and democratic strengthening. The proposed Electoral Act Repeal and Re-enactment Bill 2026 was presented by the Chairman of the…

Nigeria Opens Bidding for 50 Oil, Gas Blocks

Nigeria has officially opened an open bidding process for 50 oil and gas blocks, following approval by President Bola Tinubu. The announcement was made by the Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission, marking a major step in expanding investment opportunities in the…