West Africa

Burkina Faso’s armed forces successfully disrupted a significant terrorist operation on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, in Banwa Province, specifically targeting areas in Priwé and Daboura. Working alongside the Volunteers for the Defense of the Fatherland (VDP), Burkinabe forces launched extensive…

Amnesty International has confirmed that recent Malian army drone strikes resulted in civilian casualties in Inadjafatane, a village in Mali’s Timbuktu region. According to Amnesty’s statement released on Tuesday, around ten civilians, including children, lost their lives in drone attacks…

The Chiefs of Staff from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have wrapped up a crucial meeting in Bamako, marking a significant step in solidifying the Alliance of Sahel States’ (AES) joint efforts against terrorism. The discussions focused on enhancing collaboration…

The 81st Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) has concluded in Banjul, marking over 20 days of dedicated discussions on critical human rights issues impacting the African continent. Held at the Sir Dawda Kairaba…

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has made a surprising return to the political stage, just months after stepping down. Sall, now leading the Takku Wallu Senegal list, has entered the November legislative elections, aiming to bring about a shift in…

A recent study by the World Health Organization (WHO) has identified 17 high-priority bacteria, viruses, and parasites as top targets for new vaccine development. Published in eBioMedicine, this groundbreaking study aims to accelerate the creation of vaccines to address diseases…

At the 2024 Social Norms Conference in Abuja, UNICEF made an urgent appeal for stronger child protection measures in Nigeria, focusing on the critical need to counter harmful social norms impacting children. UNICEF representative George Eki underscored the agency’s commitment…

Security analyst Adib Saani has voiced strong criticism against the Ghana Police Service’s decision to charge nearly GH¢1,000 (about $60) for mandatory medical examinations for prospective recruits. Saani argues that this high fee places an undue financial burden on applicants,…

With just a month until Ghana’s general elections on December 7, 2024, the IMANI Centre for Policy and Education has raised concerns over the promises made by major political parties, including the New Patriotic Party (NPP), the National Democratic Congress…

Campaigners for Change International, led by Executive Director Vandalark Patricks, joined forces with civil society organizations (CSOs) to stage a protest demanding greater accountability from lawmakers. The protest specifically targeted members of the bloc opposing House Speaker J. Fonati Koffa,…

Burkina Faso’s transitional government has dismissed former leader Lieutenant Colonel Paul Henri Damiba and thirteen other officers from the army. The dismissal, formalized by a decree from current President of the Transition, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, was announced publicly on October…

In an effort to support Guinea’s transition to constitutional order, the United Nations has deployed a mission to Conakry to evaluate the conditions for a future electoral process. This mission will assess both the legal and institutional frameworks in place…