West Africa

Benin’s National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) has intensified consultations with key ministries as part of preparations for the 2026 general elections. After earlier engagements with political parties, CENA met on Monday with government institutions overseeing electoral matters to strengthen coordination…

The European Union has urged Nigeria to expedite long-awaited electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general elections. The EU says timely action is crucial to restore public confidence and bolster democratic institutions in the country. This renewed call comes amid…

In The Gambia, former Auditor General Modou Ceesay has sued the government over what he calls his unlawful removal from office. Ceesay, represented by Counsellor Lamin Darbo, filed the case at the Supreme Court against the Attorney General and the…

In Ghana, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has indefinitely postponed the start of the Third Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament under the Fourth Republic. A statement from the Speaker’s office attributed the decision to circumstances beyond…

In Liberia, operations at the Government ELWA Hospital came to a halt on Monday as hundreds of health workers staged a protest over low wages and poor working conditions. The demonstrators — including nurses, physician assistants, lab technicians, and support…

In Guinea, tanker drivers took to the streets on Monday to protest what they describe as harsh and inhumane working conditions. The drivers cited chronic fatigue, poor pay, and lack of rest facilities as some of their biggest challenges, calling…

In Benin, a recent attack on the Wara border post in the northeastern region has renewed fears over the country’s fragile security landscape. This latest assault follows the September raid on the Kalalé police station, further exposing a troubling trend…

In Benin, a fresh armed attack on a police station near the border with Nigeria has left several people dead, heightening concerns over the country’s growing insecurity. Local sources say the assault occurred in the early hours, though details remain…

In Nigeria’s Benue State, two farmers were killed on Saturday in a fresh attack reportedly carried out by armed herders, deepening tensions in the country’s North Central region. The incident adds to a surge in violence across the Middle Belt,…

The African Union Commission Chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has strongly condemned the terrorist attack by Al-Shabaab on the Godka Jilow Prison in Mogadishu, Somalia, which left several people dead and many others injured. Calling it a heinous act that threatens…

In Niger, Head of State General Abdourahamane Tiani has paid a working visit to the Tillabéry region, a key area in the country’s ongoing security operations. During his trip, General Tiani met with local residents to discuss community resilience and…

In Benin, Romuald Wadagni, the 49-year-old Finance Minister and designated successor to President Patrice Talon, has been officially endorsed as the ruling party’s presidential candidate ahead of the April 2026 election. The endorsement ceremony, held on Saturday in Parakou, featured…