West Africa

Nigeria, home to the ECOWAS secretariat, has received support from the subregional body following allegations made by Niger’s Transitional President, General Abdourahman Tiani. In a televised address, Tiani accused Nigeria of collaborating with France to destabilize Niger. In a statement…

Ghana’s Parliament has initiated the registration of elected Members of Parliament (MPs) for the ninth Parliament of the Fourth Republic. According to a statement signed by Deputy Clerk Camillo Pwamang, the registration process includes both online and in-person components. Online…

The Supreme Court of Ghana will on Friday, December 27, deliberate on a motion filed by the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC). The party seeks to challenge the results of parliamentary elections in six constituencies, citing irregularities and invoking the…

The federal government has announced the impending resumption of mining activities in Zamfara State, five years after they were suspended due to persistent attacks by armed gangs. This decision marks a significant shift in the region’s economic and security policies.…

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has defended the recent military airstrikes in Sokoto State, targeting the Lakurawa terrorist group. The operation, carried out on Wednesday, resulted in the deaths of at least 10 individuals and injuries to…

Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, will pardon nearly 1,200 prisoners on January 1, 2025, as announced by Minister of Justice Rodrigue Bayala following a Council of Ministers meeting on December 26. The pardon includes 400 individuals receiving full sentence…

Niger has commenced work on a significant oil refining project in partnership with the Canadian Zimar Group. Located in the Dosso region, the project will feature a petrochemical complex and a refinery, with construction guided by a comprehensive feasibility study.…

The French military has officially commenced its disengagement from Chad, starting with the handover of its first military base to the Chadian army. This move follows a formal request from N’Djamena in early November, signaling a shift in military collaboration…

The Gambian government has dismissed findings from a recent Afrobarometer survey, which reported that 77% of Gambians believe the country is heading in the “wrong direction.” Officials labeled the survey as reflecting subjective opinions rather than a factual or comprehensive…

Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, is set to present his general policy statement to deputies, outlining the strategic direction of his government. This long-anticipated address will shed light on the administration’s priorities and its commitment to addressing the pressing concerns…

The Ministry of Public Administration and Political Affairs (MoPAPA) in Sierra Leone has initiated an assessment drive targeting Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs). The drive, launched at the Foreign Service Academy in Freetown, aims to validate the Individual Performance Appraisal…

Mali has renamed ECOWAS Avenue in its capital to AES Avenue, in honor of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), which includes Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. This move reflects the country’s effort to strengthen unity and sovereignty among central…