West Africa

The ECOWAS Commission and the ECOWAS Ambassadors Solidarity Forum in The Gambia have conducted a solidarity visit to the State Central Prison at Mile II, including the Children’s Wing. The visit aimed to promote dialogue between prison authorities and the…

In Dakar, Senegalese journalists are undergoing extensive training to improve their ability to report on scientific topics, particularly in areas like sustainable development, research, and innovation. The program, running from December 18 to 20, is a collaborative effort between the…

In Senegal, the Forces Vives coalition, known as F24, has renewed its demand for the repeal of the amnesty law enacted during the tenure of former President Macky Sall. At a press conference on Wednesday, F24 Coordinator Mamadou Mbodj denounced…

The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) has reported a sharp escalation in terrorist violence across the Sahel and West Africa, with over 3,000 victims recorded between July 1 and November 30, 2024. The report attributes…

In Nigeria, a report by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) has revealed that $2.88 billion (₦2.23 trillion) was paid as ransom to kidnappers between May 2023 and April 2024. According to the NBS’s Crime Experience and Security Perception Survey,…

In Guinea, Dr. Mohamed Diané, a former Minister of Defense and Presidential Affairs under ex-President Alpha Condé, has been sentenced to five years in prison by the Court for the Repression of Economic and Financial Offenses. The court also imposed…

The 3rd Japan-Africa Public-Private Economic Forum in Abidjan concluded with the signing of 14 memorandums of understanding (MOUs) between Japan and African public and private sector players. The signing ceremony, presided over by Ivorian Minister of Trade and Industry Souleymane…

Nigeria’s exports to fellow ECOWAS countries hit 1.54 trillion naira (approximately $1.96 billion) in the third quarter of 2024, according to the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS). The report highlights Côte d’Ivoire, Togo, and Ghana as some of the top…

The Minority in Ghana’s Parliament is pressing the government for explanations concerning the deaths reported during the recent 2024 general election. At least three individuals lost their lives during the elections and its aftermath, adding to the eight fatalities recorded…

Tensions escalated in Liberia on Tuesday as thousands of protesters gathered on Capitol Hill demanding a resolution to the political impasse in the House of Representatives, which centers on the attempted removal of Speaker Fonati Koffa. The demonstration, organized by…

Diplomatic tensions have flared between Guinea and Sierra Leone following the mass eviction of Sierra Leonean nationals from areas in Conakry deemed illegal by Guinean authorities. The repatriations, carried out as part of a broader crackdown on “criminogenic zones,” have…

At the ECOWAS 66th Summit, discussions around the activation of the regional Standby Force gained momentum, with plans to operationalize the force by 2025. The move is part of the 2020-2024 Action Plan aimed at combating terrorism and responding to…