West Africa

In Mali, the country’s new Prime Minister, General Abdoulaye Maïga, has met with members of his civil cabinet, as well as the Prime Minister’s defense cabinet. Also present at the meeting were special advisers, technical advisors and mission managers. During…

In Guinea, Tournons La Page Guinea has formally appealed to the UN Secretary-General for an impartial and independent investigation into the disappearance of two prominent leaders of the National Front for the Defense of the Constitution (FNDC), Billo Bah and…

In Guinea, the trial of former Prime Minister Dr. Ibrahima Kassory Fofana resumed on Monday before the Trial Chamber of the Court of Economic and Financial Offences (CRIEF). Dr. Fofana, who has cited health issues to justify his absence, faces…

The Gambia, in collaboration with Mexico, has presented a draft resolution to the UN General Assembly proposing the convening of a UN Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes Against Humanity. The resolution aims to address the…

Customs officials in Senegal have made a significant breakthrough in combating drug trafficking, intercepting 235 kilograms of pure cocaine in the Kaffrine region on Sunday, November 24, 2024. Authorities hailed the operation as a testament to the effectiveness of Senegal’s…

The Federal Government of Nigeria has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Brazil’s Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV) to enhance private-sector participation in the country’s agricultural development. The agreement, signed during the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro,…

Ahead of the 2024 general elections, the Ghana Police Service has heightened measures to ensure peace and security during the electoral period. In Obuasi, the police have announced a GH₵20,000 ($1,266) bounty for credible information leading to the arrest of…

Liberia’s Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection has launched the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, spotlighting a troubling rise in incidents of sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) across the country. The campaign, which runs from November…

Niger’s ruling junta has accused the European Union of mishandling €1.3 million ($1.35 million) in flood relief funds, claiming the money was distributed to international NGOs in a non-transparent manner without sufficient consultation with local authorities. This accusation, issued in…

Niger has introduced free roaming for calls and messages, allowing users with a phone plan to travel and receive calls at no additional cost, similar to users in other AES member countries. This initiative was formalized through the signing of…

In Côte d’Ivoire, Charles Blé Goudé, president of the Pan-African Congress for Justice and Equality of Peoples (COJEP), was celebrated this past weekend in Gagnoa, his hometown in central-western Côte d’Ivoire. The event, called the Festival of Dignity and Hope,…

Former Prime Minister Choguel Maïga has been holding meetings with members of his political party, the Patriotic Movement for Renewal (MPR), and the M5-RFP coalition, which backed his appointment as prime minister after the military seized power in Mali. Despite…