West Africa

Residents of Madina Town in Grand Cape Mount County are in fear as a wild baboon wreaks havoc in the community. The aggressive animal has attacked several people in recent days, escalating concerns and panic. One victim, Joe Armstrong, suffered…

The Gambia’s Inspector General of Police has pledged to tackle growing concerns over the force’s ability to protect lives and property. His statement follows a major police operation that led to the arrest of an armed robbery gang. Recent weeks…

The West Africa Civil Society Institute (WACSI) and Bond UK have launched a report addressing key challenges faced by civil society organizations in sustaining their programs. Titled “FCDO Engagement Report on Shaping the Future of Centrally Managed Civil Society and…

Burkina Faso has launched an initiative to gather archives, documents, and artifacts related to Thomas Sankara for display in a museum under construction at his memorial site. The presidency has already contributed several items, reinforcing its commitment to preserving the…

Ghana’s Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) has declared former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta a fugitive over multiple corruption-related cases. The allegations involve the National Cathedral project, Strategic Mobilization Limited (SML), and two other investigations. At a press briefing on…

Senegal has made progress in Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perceptions Index, climbing two spots to score 45 out of 100. Despite the improvement, the country remains in the red zone, ranked 69th, reflecting ongoing challenges with corruption.

President John Dramani Mahama has tasked Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson with addressing a $156 million funding gap following the suspension of USAID assistance. In an official letter, Mahama emphasized the urgency of securing alternative solutions to mitigate the…

Brussels has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Burkina Faso with development aid and food security assistance. During a visit to Ouagadougou on Tuesday, João Gomes Cravinho, the EU’s Special Representative to the Sahel, assured Burkina Faso of ongoing support despite…

Liberia celebrated the 68th Armed Forces Day on Tuesday with a grand parade and a renewed commitment to regional stability. The event at the Barclay Training Center in Monrovia honored the sacrifices of the nation’s military in maintaining peace. Held…

Health experts from Côte d’Ivoire and Liberia are meeting in San Pedro to strengthen cross-border surveillance of Mpox. The gathering, supported by the West African Health Organization (WAHO), brings together 40 professionals from Abidjan and Monrovia. The discussions focus on…

Nigeria’s House of Representatives Committee on Public Accounts has directed the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) to investigate two former top government officials over alleged financial mismanagement of…

A three-day Actors of Change Summit is currently underway in Dakar, Senegal, focusing on empowering African youth through education and skills development. Spearheaded by Ashoka Young Changemakers, the event is themed “Co-creating innovative, systemic, and sustainable solutions to address education,…