West Africa

The Ghanaian government has announced a scaled-back Independence Day celebration on March 6, in response to rising costs. Instead of the usual large-scale event at Independence Square, the ceremony will be held at the Jubilee House, with fewer guests, including…

Côte d’Ivoire has established the Financial Surveillance Group (GSF) to strengthen efforts against money laundering, terrorism financing, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The announcement was made by the government spokesperson following a Council of Ministers meeting, highlighting…

Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay of Liberia’s Supreme Court has spoken publicly for the first time on the ongoing political deadlock in the House of Representatives, offering a boost to embattled Speaker Fonati Koffa. Addressing concerns over the absence of Justices…

A three-day training session on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in journalism is underway in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital. The event, organized by the United States Agency for Global Media in collaboration with the Voice of America, aims to equip journalists with AI-driven…

The World Bank has cautioned Ghana against prematurely re-entering the international capital market, citing concerns over rising expenditure and fiscal discipline. This warning follows the release of the Ghana Public Finance Review Report. World Bank Country Director Robert Taliercio O’Brien…

World Radio Day, celebrated on February 13, honours radio’s pivotal role in raising awareness and advancing social progress. Recognized by UNESCO and adopted by the UN General Assembly, the day celebrates radio as a vital medium for international cooperation. The…

In Senegal, the Court of Auditors’ recent report on public finances has sparked a public debate. The audit, which covers the period from 2019 to 2024, highlights major budgetary irregularities, especially during the final term of former President Macky Sall.…

Senegal is seeing reactions after the Court of Auditors published its report on public finances. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko had earlier pointed out the catastrophic state of the economy inherited by the current government, mentioning a 1,000 billion CFA francs…

Damana Pickass, a member of the opposition Party PPACI, and his co-defendants have been sentenced to 10 years in prison by the Abidjan Court of First Instance. The charges included attacks on state security and criminal conspiracy. The public prosecutor…

Côte d’Ivoire is set to officially transfer the 43rd Marine Infantry Battalion (BIMA) to its Armed Forces on February 20, 2025. This transfer marks part of the organized withdrawal of French forces from the country. Renovation work at the camp…

Teachers in Mali have been on strike for three weeks, demanding the payment of a promised research bonus dating back to 2017. Despite ongoing discussions with the government, no significant progress has been made, leaving students worried about their academic…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has announced plans for a nationwide strike starting March 1, 2025, in protest against a 50% increase in telecom tariffs. This comes despite a government directive to delay the hike for two weeks pending a…