West Africa

Mali has regained full ownership of the Yatela and Morila gold mines, marking a significant shift in its mining strategy. On June 27, 2025, the government officially transferred all shares of the two mines to the state-owned mining company, SOREM…

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have signed a landmark peace agreement brokered by the United States and Qatar, marking a crucial step toward ending the deadly conflict in eastern DRC. Signed in Washington, D.C., by DRC’s…

Seventeen Nigerian soldiers have been killed in a deadly clash with suspected bandits in Niger State, the Nigerian Army confirmed. The gun battle erupted overnight between Tuesday and Wednesday, June 24–25, near Bangi Community in the Mariga Local Government Area.…

Togo’s capital, Lomé, witnessed heightened tensions on Thursday as security forces clashed with protesters demanding political change. The demonstrations, now in their second day, are part of a three-day nationwide protest denouncing governance under Faure Gnassingbé. Protesters gathered at key…

As nationwide protests unfold in Togo, digital rights group Internet Without Borders is highlighting the critical role of social media in driving civic action. The protests, now in their second day, were initially mobilised entirely online. Quemal Affagnon, West Africa…

In Guinea, Transitional President General Mamadi Doumbouya has formally received the draft of a new national constitution. The handover marks a significant step in the country’s political transition. The document was compiled by a special committee set up by the…

In Côte d’Ivoire, two presidential hopefuls have announced a fresh political coalition ahead of the October 2025 election. The new alliance, named the Alliance for Justice, the Nation, and Change (AJUNA), brings together Vincent Toh Bi Irié and Assalé Tiémoko…

In Liberia, several former government officials were detained at the Monrovia Central Prison on Thursday over allegations of diverting humanitarian aid. Among those held were ex-Foreign Minister Dee Maxwell Kemeyah, former General Services Agency chief Mary Broh, and Henry Williams,…

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio is pushing for a permanent African seat on the United Nations Security Council. In a video message commemorating 80 years of the UN Charter, President Bio emphasized the urgent need for reforms to correct…

Nigeria has launched its inaugural International Civil Service Conference in Abuja, marking a major step toward revitalizing the public sector. The event, spearheaded by the Civil Service of the Federation in partnership with the Global Government Forum, brings together experts…

Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed that the U.S. has issued a warning over the country’s growing student visa overstay rates. According to U.S. immigration data, 21% of Ghanaian students stay beyond their visa limits—surpassing the 15%…

The Gambia is celebrating a major milestone in peace and stability. According to the 2025 Global Peace Index released by the Institute for Economics and Peace, the country has been ranked 4th most peaceful in Africa and 55th globally out…