West Africa

The UNCCD COP 16, currently underway in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, is setting the stage for accelerated action on land and drought resilience. With the theme “Our Land, Our Future,” the conference aims to raise global ambition through a people-centered approach,…

The Association of Female Lawyers in Liberia is urging collective efforts to combat rising domestic violence, a major barrier to national development. Highlighting 2023 statistics, the group noted over 3,200 cases of gender-based violence, with women making up 93% of…

John Dramani Mahama, the NDC Flagbearer, has declared he will only accept the December 7 election results if the process is fair and transparent. In a BBC interview, Mahama raised concerns over potential irregularities and violence, emphasizing the need for…

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr. Amin Adam, has announced that the IMF Executive Board approved the third tranche of its $3 billion Extended Credit Facility, unlocking $360 million for the country. This follows a commendable review of Ghana’s economic progress, with…

The Gambian Attorney General and Justice Minister, Dawda A. Jallow, revealed in Parliament that the country has paid over $20 million in compensations. These payments result from cases lost by the government, including significant rulings from the ECOWAS Court of…

The Gambian Vice President, Muhammed B.S. Jallow, addressed Parliament on concerns over President Barrow’s use of government vehicles during travels. During an oral session, VP Jallow clarified that the president does not personally order the vehicles but rather follows directives…

In Senegal, the World Food Program (WFP) and the Senegalese Nutrition and Food Association (ANAS) convened a symposium on Wednesday to address food system challenges in the region. Under the theme “Transformation of Food Systems through the Promotion of Healthy…

At least six people lost their lives, and eight others were injured in an explosive attack on the Dansadau-Gusau Road in Zamfara State, northwest Nigeria. The attack, suspected to be carried out by bandits, occurred Wednesday near the Mai Lamba…

Investigative journalist Habib Marouane Camara, founder of lerevelateur224.com, was detained by the national gendarmerie on Tuesday night and taken to an undisclosed location. The arrest has sparked calls from his family, press associations, and the Union of Press Professionals of…

Dr. Assah Asante, a University of Ghana political science lecturer, has criticized reports of voter inducements and photo-taking of thumb-printed ballots during the special voting exercise. He urged authorities to address these issues ahead of the December 7 general elections.

At the 11th Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission in Cape Town, President Bola Tinubu called for deeper collaboration between the two nations to drive economic growth and stability across Africa, emphasizing their shared responsibility in fostering continental unity and progress.

The Joseph Boakai administration has endorsed an $8.4 billion initiative named ARREST, a five-year plan aimed at addressing Liberia’s critical challenges and promoting equitable growth. The blueprint outlines strategies to drive inclusive development across sectors, fostering progress nationwide.