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AU Summit Opens In Addis Ababa

African Heads of State and Government have officially opened the 39th African Union Summit at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The two-day 39th Ordinary Session of the Assembly began with the formal launch of the AU’s 2026 theme:…

Ghana’s Mahama Urges Funding Boost For Gender Equality

Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has called on African leaders to prioritise increased funding for gender equality, warning that without sustained financial commitment, the continent’s development ambitions will remain incomplete. Delivering the keynote address at the High-Level Breakfast Meeting on…

Nigeria’s Shettima Leads Delegation To AU Summit

Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, is in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, representing President Bola Tinubu at the 39th Ordinary Session of the African Union Summit. At the high-level gathering, African leaders are deliberating on pressing continental priorities, including water security, sanitation,…

Algeria–Niger Relations Reset As Ambassadors Return

Algeria has directed the immediate return of its ambassador to Niger, signaling a diplomatic readjustment between the two countries. The decision was taken by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune following developments in bilateral engagements. The move comes after Niger’s ambassador to Algiers…

Senegal Pushes Joint Action To Protect Sardinella Stocks

Fisheries experts meeting in Senegal have called for urgent, coordinated measures to safeguard sardinella stocks increasingly threatened by overexploitation. The recommendations emerged from a research-management working group of the Sub-Regional Fisheries Commission held in Dakar. Experts from Mauritania, Senegal, The…

Togo Highlights Journalist Safety on World Radio Day

In Togo, the safety of journalists took center stage during the celebration of World Radio Day 2026. Media professionals gathered to reflect on the challenges facing practitioners and the need to safeguard press freedom in the country. The event was…

Nigeria Leads Regional Partnership to Strengthen Democracy

In Nigeria, a West African delegation has launched the Regional Partnership for Democracy at the 39th African Union Summit in Addis Ababa. The initiative aims to promote civic education, strengthen democratic institutions, and support transparent, credible elections across the region.…

Ghana Unveils Major Cocoa Sector Reforms

In Ghana, the government has announced sweeping reforms aimed at stabilising the country’s cocoa sector, including a reduction in the producer price for the remainder of the 2025–2026 crop season and the introduction of a new financing and pricing framework…

Senegal Navy Vessel Capsizes, Three Sailors Missing

In Senegal, a vessel belonging to the Senegalese Navy capsized on Tuesday at the mouth of the Senegal River, leaving three sailors missing while ten others were rescued. The incident was confirmed by the Directorate of Information and Public Relations…

Burkina Faso Deepens Strategic Ties With Russia

Burkina Faso and Russia have signed a new framework agreement aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation, opening what officials describe as a new chapter in relations between Ouagadougou and Moscow. Authorities say the agreement provides a structured foundation for expanding collaboration…

Liberia House Moves To Enact Landmark Disability Law

Liberia’s House of Representatives is considering landmark legislation aimed at strengthening the rights of persons living with disabilities. The proposed bill seeks to promote inclusion, protection, and empowerment for a community long faced with social and structural barriers. If passed,…