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Nigeria’s IGP Tunji Disu Signals Security Reforms

In Nigeria, expectations are mounting as Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu assumes office with plans to reshape the nation’s security framework. From strengthening neighbourhood patrols to renewed discussions around state policing, the new police chief is under pressure to address…

Liberia Land Authority Warns Of Escalating Crisis

In Liberia, the Liberia Land Authority has warned that the country risks sliding into a deeper crisis as land disputes intensify nationwide. The Authority says unresolved land conflicts are increasingly threatening social cohesion and economic stability. It is now urging…

Ghana Tables Community Service Bill To Ease Prisons

In Ghana, the government has laid the Community Service Bill, 2026, before Parliament as part of efforts to reform the country’s sentencing system. The proposed legislation seeks to address prison overcrowding by introducing non-custodial sentencing for minor offences. Under the…

Côte D’Ivoire Slashes Cocoa Mid-Crop Price

The Côte d’Ivoire government has set the price of cocoa at 1,200 CFA francs per kilogram for the current mid-crop marketing season. The new rate marks a sharp drop from the 2,800 CFA francs farmgate price established in October 2025.…

Côte D’Ivoire Hosts Talks On ECOWAS Future

In Côte d’Ivoire, West African leaders, experts and civil society representatives are meeting in Abidjan to reflect on the future of ECOWAS. The four-day conference, which began on Tuesday, seeks to chart a new direction for the subregional body over…

Nigeria Lawmakers Push Reforms To Boost AfCFTA Gains

In Nigeria, the National Assembly has pledged stronger oversight and legal reforms to help the country maximise benefits from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Lawmakers say they are committed to crafting legislation that will improve the business environment…

Gambia Moves To Strengthen Investment Promotion Agency

Lawmakers in The Gambia have begun deliberations on the Investment and Export Promotion Agency Amendment Bill 2025. The proposed legislation seeks to modernise the country’s investment framework, attract responsible investors, and create more employment opportunities. Trade Minister Mod K. Ceesay…

Senegal Court Rules In Diagne Extradition Case

In Senegal, a key development has emerged in the extradition case involving businessman and media executive Madiambal Diagne. Diagne, who is currently in exile in France, appeared before the Versailles Court of Appeal over an extradition request filed several months…

Panic Buying Hits Conakry Fuel Stations

In Guinea, long queues are forming at fuel stations across Conakry despite assurances from the National Petroleum Company, SONAP, that supplies remain available. Fears of a potential shortage, driven by rising international tensions between Iran and the United States, have…

Liberia Launches Campaign Against Rising SGBV Cases

In Liberia, stakeholders have convened in Monrovia to launch a sexual and gender-based violence awareness campaign. The initiative follows recent statistics indicating a 30 percent rise in reported SGBV cases over the past year, affecting mainly women and children. The…

Burkina Faso Cancels Festive March 8 Celebrations

In Burkina Faso, authorities have announced an end to festive celebrations marking International Women’s Rights Day. The decision means no more gatherings in open-air restaurants, bars or nightclubs traditionally associated with March 8 activities. Instead, the government says it will…