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In Nigeria, months of intense debate over the country’s electoral reform have reached a conclusion. On Wednesday, President Bola Tinubu officially signed the Electoral Re-enactment Bill 2026 into law, marking a key milestone in preparations for the 2027 general elections.…
In Ghana, President John Dramani Mahama has signalled a major policy shift in the country’s mining sector, placing value addition at the centre of a new six-pillar strategy aimed at ending the export of raw minerals. The President announced the…
In Guinea, former President of the Constitutional Court, Mohamed Lamine Bangoura, is standing trial over alleged embezzlement of public funds amounting to nearly 20 billion Guinean francs. Bangoura appeared on Wednesday before the Court for the Repression of Economic and…
Sierra Leone is marking this year’s Armed Forces Day with heightened national significance, as the government pays tribute to fallen heroes and distinguished military personnel. For the first time, the country is formally recognizing foreign troops who played a decisive…
Burkina Faso’s government has announced the acquisition of three combat helicopters financed through the Patriotic Support Fund, as part of efforts to strengthen its fight against terrorism. The fund, established by the executive branch, allows citizens to voluntarily contribute resources…
The United Nations has raised fresh concerns over the growing influence of the Islamic State group in West Africa, particularly across the central Sahel and the Lake Chad Basin. In a report presented to the UN Security Council on February…
The Gambian government is responding to public concerns over a recent presidential clemency granted to 56 inmates at Mile 2 Central Prison. The pardon has sparked debate, particularly because no female prisoners were included among the beneficiaries, raising questions about…
In Liberia, the National Police is facing mounting public scrutiny following the sudden resignation of its first female spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Cecelia Clark. In a statement submitted on Wednesday, Clark cited internal conflict, administrative challenges, and alleged discriminatory practices within…
In Senegal, the public prosecutor’s office has released a fresh update on the death of student Abdoulaye Bâ at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar. The student died a few days ago during clashes between law enforcement officers and students…
In Sierra Leone, a Pakistani national has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for unlawfully possessing 300 grams of cocaine. Abdullah Abdul Rehman was convicted by the High Court in Freetown following his arrest on January 4, 2025, at…
The ECOWAS Court of Justice has accused Nigeria of failing to respect a significant number of its rulings, raising fresh concerns about compliance with regional judicial decisions. According to the sub-regional court, Abuja has not implemented nearly 80 percent of…
Lawmakers at Nigeria’s National Assembly are actively deliberating proposed amendments to the country’s Electoral Act as preparations gather pace for the 2027 general elections. The discussions are centred on key issues, including election timelines, the electronic transmission of results, and…
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