West Africa

The Gambian government is engaged in security discussions with Russia, with a primary focus on the escalating terrorist threats in Africa. During the meeting, the foreign ministers of The Gambia and Russia deliberated on responses to the growing terrorist menace…

Cnflicting statements  are arising in Liberia, regarding the exact amount left in the country’s coffers by the previous administration of George Weah. During his handover speech, Weah stated that his administration was leaving approximately 40 million United States dollars in the…

The Tertiary and Education Workers Union of Ghana has today begun an indefinite strike.  The labor union laments over the employer’s reluctance to address their welfare needs, including tier-two pension funds, vehicle maintenance allowance, and overtime allowance, among others.  Their…

The European Union Youth Sounding Board in Nigeria joined forces with Plan International Nigeria to advance inclusive educational development, particularly in the northern region. The collaborative effort organized an event to mark the International Day of Education 2024, with a…

The African Union (AU) On Tuesday called for dialogue between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and junta-led countries Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso following their announced decision to leave the bloc. The departure declared on Sunday, is…

A Togolese delegation, led by the Minister of Territorial Administration, visited the transitional authorities in Niamey on Monday. This occurred shortly after Niger declared its departure from ECOWAS, along with Mali and Burkina Faso. As Tofik Abdul Nasir reports, the…

Guinean socio-political actors are expressing concerns over Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger leaving ECOWAS, deeming it a serious decision with potential consequences for citizens. Concerns heighten as they fear Guinea’s junta may follow suit, questioning its ability to adhere to…

With less than a month remaining until the presidential elections in Senegal, multiple candidates participated in the signing of a national pact for good democratic governance in Dakar. The event was organized by the civil society coalition, dedicated to implementing…

The Democrats and three other opposition parties have rejected the amendment of the electoral calendar for the 2026 general elections, as requested by the Constitutional Court on January 4. During their meeting on Monday in the commercial capital, Cotonou, the…

Ghana’s Electoral Commission is set to begin the processes to allow elections to be held in November instead of December. This comes after the EC met with political parties at the Interparty Advisory Committee, IPAC. According to the EC, the…

Gunmen in Nigeria on Monday night kidnapped six students and three teachers from a school in southwestern Ekiti state, the state government said on Tuesday, in the country’s first reported abduction involving school children this year. Armed groups have been…

Political actors in Mali are responding to the nation’s departure from ECOWAS. While some applaud the choice made by the transitional authorities, others interpret it as an indication of continued military influence. Meanwhile, several political groups are withholding their reactions…