West Africa

Gunshots rang out near the Electoral Commission headquarters in Bissau on Wednesday as officials continued collating results from the country’s nine regions. WADR’s team on the ground reports that the building came under attack while the process was underway. Although…

In Guinea-Bissau, the collation of results from Sunday’s legislative and presidential elections concludes today, November 26, 2025. The electoral commission is expected to release provisional results on Thursday, November 27. The campaign team of presidential candidate Fernando Dias Da Costa…

In Côte d’Ivoire, political attention is turning to opposition figure Soumaila Bredoumy, spokesman for the PDCI, who is expected to appear before the Abidjan Police Prefecture’s General Investigations Department this Wednesday, November 26, 2025. The summons does not state the…

Nigeria is witnessing mixed emotions as 24 schoolgirls abducted in Kebbi State regain their freedom through coordinated efforts by the Federal Government. Their release has been widely welcomed, sparking relief across the country. But that relief has quickly given way…

Senegal has officially launched this year’s 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, marking the start of a nationwide push to raise awareness and promote human rights. The campaign was inaugurated on Tuesday with a ceremony on Gorée Island, a…

In The Gambia, authorities and development partners have wrapped up a high-level roundtable focused on evaluating the living conditions and livelihood prospects of refugees in the country. The meeting, held Tuesday, was organized by the Gambia Food and Nutrition Association…

In Liberia, the proposed $1.2 billion national budget—the largest in the country’s history—is drawing mounting criticism from opposition leaders and civil society groups. Many are questioning the transparency of the spending plan and its potential impact on ordinary citizens. As…

Ghana is witnessing renewed debate over religious expression in mission schools as Christian leaders push back against calls for non-Christian students—particularly Muslims—to freely practice their faith on campus. The latest controversy stems from a legal action filed by a private…

In Mali, the Bamako Court of Appeal has set December 16 as the date for its final ruling in the high-profile case involving radio commentator Mohamed Ras Bath and influencer Rose Vie Chère. The two have been in detention for…

Niger’s Ministry of Communication and New Information Technologies has opened a national forum dedicated to strengthening community media and promoting more inclusive, responsible communication. Held under the theme “The Role of Community Radio and Local Authorities in Promoting Children’s Rights,…

Guinea’s National Transitional Council (CNT) has approved a new law aimed at reinforcing the legal framework that governs political parties, marking a major step in the country’s ongoing political reforms. The updated legislation seeks to modernize existing regulations, boost transparency,…

Guinea-Bissau is on edge after incumbent President Umaro Sissoco Embaló declared victory in Sunday’s presidential vote, even as the nation awaits official results. His campaign team insists he has won outright, ruling out a second round. The claim heightens political…