West Africa

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…

The Minority in Ghana’s Parliament has accused the Bank of Ghana (BoG) management of engaging in illicit activities related to the write-off of approximately GH¢48 billion in government debt. The caucus contends that these actions have led to the central…

We head to The Gambia where Parliament commenced deliberations on the Criminal Offense Bill, a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing the country’s legal framework. The bill seeks to address various criminal activities and ensure the protection of citizens’ rights.  …

President Alassane Ouattara on Tuesday received Tidjane Thiam, the new President of the Côte d’Ivoire Democratic Party PDCI RDA, in the audience at the palace. On the agenda for discussion was the date of the funeral of President Henri Konan…

The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia is calling for the dissolution of the recently constituted Assets Recovery team by President Joseph Boakai. The Liberian leader recently issued an executive order establishing the Asset recovery team with a mandate…

In Burkina Faso, 15 May each year will henceforth be dedicated to customs and traditions. The decision was taken by the government in the Council of Ministers. According to the transitional authorities, this decision aims to reaffirm the secular nature…