West Africa

Sierra Leone has been placed under a nationwide curfew with immediate effect and all citizens are requested to remain indoors. This decision allegedly follows the attempt by some unidentified individuals to break into the military armoury at Wilberforce barracks. The motive…

In Mali, the President of Niger’s transitional government, General Abdourahamane Tiani, has completed a short working visit to Bamako The Niamey strongman’s visit to his Malian counterpart was aimed at strengthening relations, particularly security and economic relations, between Niger and…

The Second ordinary session of the fifth legislature of the ECOWAS parliament is underway in Abuja – Nigeria’s capital. The session opened with parliamentarians from member states urging reflection on the trajectory of democracy, good governance and implementation of policies…

Benin Republic is looking ahead to 2060 for the actualization of its development roadmap marking 100 years after independence. Launched on Thursday, the project will work to formulate and articulate a long-term national development strategy to meet the major challenges in…

Correction officers across Liberia on Thursday staged a go-slow action thus preventing inmates from entering and leaving prison facilities due to unpaid wages. The go-slow prompted swift intervention from Police officers who were forced to mend various prisons to prevent…

Ghana’s Public Utilities Regulatory Commission, PURC has announced a decrease in electricity tariffs effective December 1, 2023.  This adjustment aligns with the Commission’s Quarterly Tariff Review Mechanism, considering factors like the US$ to Ghana Cedi exchange rate, domestic inflation, electricity…

Liberian President-elect Joseph Boakai says his administration will embark on the immediate implementation of measures to address the socio-economic constraints facing his country. Boakai in his first post-election victory speech assures of the formulation of an inclusive and competent government…

In Senegal, the sponsorship campaign to have one’s candidacy validated for the next presidential election is continuing. Supporters of incarcerated opposition candidate Ousmane Sonko are out in force, collecting sponsorships for Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Sonko’s designated replacement. They still have…

The head of Niger’s ruling military, General Abdourhamane Tiani, is expected in Bamako today, Thursday for a friendly working visit. This is his first trip outside Niger since taking power in late July. Tiani together with his Malian counterpart, Colonel…

The Tuareg rebels in the northern region of Mali made an unexpected comeback countering the army’s claim about the discovery of a mass grave on November 16. In a statement Wednesday evening, the separatists denied the existence of such a…

In Ghana, a security analyst is highlighting lapses in the renewed ethnic clashes in Nkwanta, in the Oti Region. 8 people have been confirmed dead and many others injured after unidentified men fired sporadically into a busy market. Adib Saani…

The Federal government of Nigeria is collaborating with UN agencies and development partners to tackle the many humanitarian challenges across the country. The meeting climaxed with a 5 billion dollar annual commitment to the Humanitarian and Poverty Alleviation Trust Fund.…