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Benin Faces Backlash Over Reform Extending Presidential Term

Benin’s latest constitutional reform has sparked widespread controversy after introducing two major institutional changes: the creation of a Senate and the extension of presidential and parliamentary terms from five to seven years. The move has triggered intense debate across the…

Niger Secures AfDB Funds To Improve Water Access In Zinder

Niger has signed a 98.7-billion-CFA-franc financing agreement with the African Development Bank to expand access to drinking water and sanitation in the Zinder region. The investment targets long-standing gaps in clean water supply and basic hygiene services for communities in…

Liberia Hosts ECOWAS Court Sensitization Drive In Monrovia

The ECOWAS Court of Justice has wrapped up a week-long sensitization program in Monrovia aimed at increasing public understanding of the court’s mandate, practices, and jurisdiction across member states. The initiative sought to bridge the gap between the institution and…

Gambia Lawyers Launch Campaign For Women’s Justice Access

The Female Lawyers Association in The Gambia has begun a nationwide engagement campaign aimed at strengthening women’s access to justice and boosting their participation in politics. The initiative brings legal support closer to communities while raising awareness of the rights…

Guinea President Doumbouya Sets December 28 Election Date

In Guinea, Transitional President Mamadi Doumbouya has officially signed a decree confirming the presidential election for December 28, 2025. The announcement was made on Thursday, November 13, signaling the next step in the country’s political transition. The decree specifies that…

Benin Supreme Court Bars Democrats Party From Elections

In Benin, the Supreme Court has rejected the appeal filed by the main opposition Democrats party to participate in the 2026 municipal elections. The ruling confirmed the decision of the Autonomous National Electoral Commission (CENA), effectively excluding the party from…

Mali Blocks Two French Channels Citing Ethical Breaches

Mali’s media regulator has suspended two French television channels, LCI and TF1, over what authorities describe as content that jeopardizes public order. The announcement was issued by the High Authority for Communication (HAC), which accused the outlets of violating ethical…

Burkina Faso Advances $32.7m IMF Credit Facility Deal

Burkina Faso has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund for a new financing package valued at 32.7 million dollars. The consensus follows weeks of negotiations held in Ouagadougou from October 29 to November 12, marking another step…