West Africa

The 33 Days to Revitalize Vaccination in Africa campaign has concluded in Dakar, Senegal, with a Grand Finale held from November 19–20, 2024. The campaign, which began on October 24, was spearheaded by Niyel, an international advocacy and public affairs…

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has sentenced Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz Ag Mohamed Ag Mahmoud to 10 years in prison for war crimes and crimes against humanity committed in Timbuktu between April 2012 and January 2013. Presiding Judge Kimberly…

Mali’s Prime Minister Choguel Maïga has been relieved of his duties. The announcement was made on Wednesday evening, November 20, 2024, via a presidential decree read on national television, ORTM, by the Secretary General of the Presidency. The decree also…

The conference on solidarity with the peoples of the Sahel held in Niger began on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 in Niamey. The event, which focuses on data-sharing and reception, has brought together participants from AES member countries and other stakeholders.…

In Benin, Fortunet Alain Nouatin, the Minister of National Defense, presented the 2025 budget for his ministry before the Parliament’s Budget Committee on Monday. The proposed budget is 118 billion CFA francs, reflecting an 18% increase compared to the 99…

Health experts are raising alarms over the rapid spread of the Anopheles stephensi mosquito, an invasive species originating from South Asia, now reported in several African countries. Capable of transmitting Plasmodium falciparum and P. vivax malaria parasites, this mosquito poses…

Liberians are expressing frustration over the ongoing political deadlock in the House of Representatives, calling for a resolution to pave the way for the timely passage of the 2025 draft national budget. The draft budget, amounting to $851.8 million, was…

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the National Assembly’s approval for an external loan of $2.209 billion to help bridge the N9.7 trillion deficit in the country’s 2024 budget. The request, presented during Tuesday’s plenary session by the Speaker…

The United Nations Children and Education Fund, UNICEF Country Representative in The Gambia, Nafisa Binte Shafique has called for the protection and safeguarding of children’s rights in the country. She made the call in commemoration of the International Children’s Day…

A recent impact evaluation of the Home-Grown School Feeding Program (HGSF) in The Gambia highlights significant improvements in food security, dietary diversity, and the mental well-being of schoolchildren, particularly girls. The study, conducted by the United Nations World Food Program…

Opposition parties in Côte d’Ivoire are urging the government to further extend the voter registration period to accommodate more citizens. The registration exercise, initially set for October 19 to November 10, was extended to November 17 following a government decree.…

Vote counting has officially commenced in Senegal following the November 17 parliamentary elections. The General Directorate of Elections is overseeing the process with the presence of local, national, and international observers, as well as representatives from political parties. Preliminary statistics…