West Africa

Two people were shot dead and several others injured in a protest against power cuts turned violent in the Kindia region of Guinea. The head of government has condemned the actions taken by the defense and security forces during the…

In Côte d’Ivoire, among the significant actions taken by the Council of Ministers yesterday was the government’s commitment to relocate families displaced from the working-class neighborhoods of Youpougon Gesco and Boribana. Under this initiative, each affected family will be provided…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has disclosed the allocation of 2.15 million bags of assorted fertilizers valued at N100 billion (approximately 62.1 million USD) to the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security. This move is aimed at curbing…

Ghana’s Parliament has summoned the Minister for Transport, Kwaku Ofori Asiamah, to address concerns regarding illegal charges imposed by the Ghana Airport Company. Reports indicate that passengers using the baggage belt overhauling and other maintenance services at Kotoka International Airport…

There’s been a surge of responses following the announcement from the new Prime Minister that the transition period will extend until 2025.  In a statement released late on Tuesday night, Guinea’s civic groups assert that this declaration by the head…

The trial of two former government officials in Guinea-Bissau, who held positions overseeing public finances and the Treasury, commenced on Monday, March 11. They stand accused of embezzling over nine million euros from state coffers without following proper procedures. However,…

There has been a change regarding the procurement of military equipment and services, as well as work conducted for both the army and the presidency. A recent decree signed by the head of the military has effectively waived the legislation…

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on state governors to provide land for herders to graze as part of efforts to stop the frequent clashes between herders and farmers across the country. The president appealed at the inauguration of…

Security operatives in The Gambia are leading relentless campaign in the fight against illicit drug trade and consumption. In a recent operation, more than 50 individuals from outside the country were arrested on the outskirts of Banjul – the capital…

The IMANI Centre for Policy and Education, in collaboration with Professor Kwesi Aning from the Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre, has launched legal proceedings against the Attorney General. They aim to challenge the appointment procedures for leaders of uniformed…

The recently appointed Director General of the Civil Service Agency of Liberia, Josiah Joekai, has expressed concern over the substantial wage bill inherited from the previous administration of George Weah. Joekai stated that there are over 67,000 people employed in…

The Nigerian Senate inaugurates an ad-hoc committee to probe the administration of former President Muhammadu Buhari over the 20 billion dollars Ways and Means Advances from the Central Bank of Nigeria, which was approved by the Ninth National Assembly. WADRs…