West Africa

A catastrophic flood has ravaged the city of Maiduguri, capital of Borno State, North East Nigeria. The disaster triggered by the collapse of the Alau dam following days of torrential rainfall left behind a trail of destruction and almost all…

A climate conference is underway in Niamey, the Nigerien capital to examine the extent of disasters such as floods, drought and food insecurity. The three-day meeting that opened on Tuesday comes amid a worrying weather condition that affects millions of…

A former chairperson of the Electoral Commission, Dr. Kwadwo Afari-Gyan has made a case for the judiciary to impose sanctions on individuals who file improbable election petitions. He believes sanctions will deter such sanctions and maintain the integrity of the…

Former Senegalese Prime Minister and unsuccessful presidential candidate, Amadou Ba, has initiated the process of creating his political party, which he plans to name the “New Responsibility.”  This move officially marks his separation from his former leader, Macky Sall, head…

UNICEF Sierra Leone has released a new report calling for the integration of climate change education into the national school curriculum. The report highlights the views of Sierra Leonean youth on critical issues such as adolescence pregnancy, child marriage, gender-based…

Authorities in Niger want to proceed with the redeployment of state agents in ministries and state institutions.  The announcement was made in a press release from the Ministry of Public Service published on September 5.  This decision is not unanimous…

China has committed to providing 22 billion CFA francs (about $37.18 million) to the country without any conditions. This funding was announced during the Sino-African Cooperation Forum held last week in Beijing. In an interview on national television, the transitional…

With the December 7, 2024 elections fast approaching in Ghana, various presidential candidates, including flagbearers from major political parties, filed their nominations on Monday, September 9, 2024, at the Electoral Commission’s headquarters in Accra. Among those who completed the process…

A human rights watch group, the Socioeconomic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP), has expressed alarm over the “shrinking of civic space” in Nigeria under President Tinubu’s administration. The concern follows the occupation of SERAP’s Abuja office by the Department of…

Burkina Faso is set to deepen its partnership with China. Prime Minister Apollinaire Joachim Kyelem de Tambela revealed that both nations are exploring the possibility of creating a joint shipping company to enhance trade relations. The Prime Minister explained that…

The judicial police IN Guinea-Bissau has announced the seizure of nearly 3 tons of cocaine at Bissau airport over the weekend. The aircraft carrying the drug shipment was grounded at Osvaldo Vieira Airport in Bissau, leading to the arrest of…

The National Human Rights Council (CNDH) in Côte d’Ivoire has addressed the recent surge in violence and hateful rhetoric against homosexuals. In a statement, the CNDH urged the public to respect human rights and advised homosexuals living in Côte d’Ivoire…