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In Burkina Faso, two journalists who were detained earlier this week have been released, easing growing concerns about press freedom in the country. The reporters were reportedly taken by individuals identifying themselves as members of the National Intelligence Agency (ANR).…
In Niger, the government has issued a stern warning to private schools that have failed to implement a mandatory 20% tuition fee discount. Authorities say institutions that do not comply with the decree within a week risk suspension or outright…
In Ghana, the civil society group Democracy Hub has taken legal action against the government over what it describes as a “secret” agreement with the United States. The group has filed a writ with the Supreme Court challenging a Memorandum…
Liberian President Joseph Boakai has vetoed twelve legislative bills recently passed by the National Legislature, citing legal and procedural inconsistencies. In a communication to the House of Representatives on Tuesday, President Boakai noted that several of the bills lacked statutory…
In Côte d’Ivoire, opposition parties have announced plans for new protests in the coming days despite a nationwide ban on demonstrations. The coalition, known as The Common Front, reiterated its rejection of President Alassane Ouattara’s bid for a fourth term…
In Guinea-Bissau, political tensions are rising after the Supreme Court disqualified opposition leader Domingo Simoes Pereira from contesting the November 30, 2025 presidential election. Pereira, who leads the PAIGC party, was deemed ineligible due to the late submission of his…
Nigeria’s next general election in 2027 could undergo major changes if proposed amendments to the Electoral Act are passed. The amendments seek to strengthen transparency, inclusiveness, and the overall conduct of elections across the country. A key proposal suggests holding…
Teachers in Niger are calling for greater awareness and action to curb intimate relationships between educators and students as schools reopen across the country. Although such relationships are strictly prohibited, the issue has resurfaced, sparking concern among education stakeholders. Educators…
The government of Niger has confirmed the integration of hundreds of former terrorist fighters and rebel group members into the national army. According to the Interior Ministry, a total of 369 individuals who surrendered to the ruling military have completed…
A regional conference of employers’ organizations has concluded in Lomé, Togo, with participants exploring ways to strengthen professional migration systems across West Africa. The meeting brought together members of the Federation of West African Employers’ Organizations (FOPAO) and other stakeholders…
The Liberia National Police say DNA testing remains the only way to confirm the involvement of suspended Deputy Minister for Youth Development, Bryant McGill, in an ongoing rape investigation. Police Inspector General Gregory Coleman told reporters that initial findings, including…
The Equity in Extraction Conference 2025 is currently underway, bringing together researchers, policymakers, civil society leaders, activists, and labor groups from across Africa and beyond to discuss how the continent can better manage its vast natural resources in a fair,…
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