West Africa

Exports have grown in the West African Economic and Monetary Union WAEMU zone, with the exception of Benin. The document entitled “Regional Economic Outlook” published by the monetary institution shows that exports grew by almost 9% in 2023. Budget execution…

West African countries have been encouraged to embrace international and regional cooperation to improve migration management in the sub-region. Analysts in the field argue that we live in an era of unprecedented human mobility, one that neither the current global…

The Nigerian government said it is implementing drastic and effective measures to reduce the prices of food items in the country. The most populous nation in Africa is experiencing a spiralling economy occasioned by fuel subsidy removal, currency depreciation, and…

Health authorities in Burkina Faso have expanded the nation’s vaccination program to fight against diseases including Malaria. The expansion which necessitated the introduction of the RTS, S malaria vaccine makes the country, second on the continent to integrate the anti-malaria…

Senegalese lawmakers on Monday got physical as they debated an unprecedented move to delay this month’s presidential election, which also sparked clashes outside parliament and prompted international concern. After the evacuation by the gendarmes of the opposition deputies from the…

There is growing uncertainty and concern in the capital Dakar as the deputies in the National Assembly prepare to vote on the proposal by President Macky Sall for the “postponement of the presidential election. If the law is passed, there…

There has been ambiguity surrounding his announcement. Legal experts and electoral specialists are attempting to interpret the unspoken aspects of the speech. Especially since the Senegalese President did not use the word “postpone” or even mention the cancellation of the…

The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the European Union (EU) have urged Senegalese authorities to hold elections “as soon as possible” following the indefinite postponement of the presidential election in Senegal. The French Ministry called for the removal of…

Staunch supporters and financiers of Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai have expressed dissatisfaction over what they say is the President’s refusal to appoint those who were at the forefront of his campaign. Liberian President Joseph Boakai continues to constitute his administration.…

Belgian authorities have raised concerns about a significant increase in the number of young Nigerians seeking asylum, with approximately 50% of asylum seekers entering the country originating from Nigeria. Many of these individuals are reported to be using irregular methods…

Ghana’s cabinet has reportedly withdrawn a controversial policy to impose a 15% Value Added Tax on domestic consumption of electricity following threats by organized labour to hit the streets on February 13 to demand the withdrawal of the directive. According…

A senior Burkinabé sergeant, by name Dalibou Savadogo, has been expelled from the army for embezzling over 7 million CFA intended for the payment of Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland (VDP). This marks the second expulsion of a military…