West Africa

A financial scandal in Côte d’Ivoire, was revealed in the latest report by the Court of Auditors. For the year 2022, only 792,000 FCFA were paid to the State in stamp duties on National Identity Cards (CNI) and passports. This amount…

Sierra Leone where Former President Ernest Bai Koroma was charged with treason and other offences for his alleged role in a failed military coup in November. This move heightens tensions, following a disputed June 2023 election won by President Julius…

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) concluded plans to relocate former President, Ernest Bal Koroma to Abuja, Nigeria’s capital today. This part of the agreement reached by the mission to Freetown on 23 December by the commission’s delegation…

The Senegalese Constitutional Council on Wednesday commenced its third day of scrutinizing sponsorships. yesterday’s outcomes led to the automatic acceptance of certain candidates, while prominent figures faced rejection, and lesser-known individuals brought unexpected developments. The Yewwi Askanwi opposition coalition has…

The Boko Haram terrorist group in Gartamawa, a village in Chibok Local Government in northeastern Nigeria’s Borno State area has left twelve people dead in a fresh attack. Confirming the incident to newsmen, the Borno State Police Command said the attack happened…

In Mali, the Permanent Strategic Framework have categorically rejected the inter-Malian dialogue initiated by Colonel Assimi Goïta. This decision by the Malian authorities brings to an end the Algiers Agreement, which was the outcome of the peace process. Meanwhile, the…

Over 900 rebels in Chad affiliated with the Union of Forces for Democracy and Development (UFDD), a coalition of rebel groups under the leadership of General Mahamat Nouri Allatchi, have reportedly decided to disarm. Media reports suggest that the subsequent…

The Gambia’s Ministry of Health is set to act against Sanitary Tanka Trucks that ignore health guidelines due to sewage spillages. Sankulleh Janko offers details. The health ministry in a statement warns sanitary tanker truck owners to follow health protocols.…

Opposition figures in Guinea are alleging that the interim government plans to extend its tenure. Key Guinean political figures argue that Colonel Mamady Doumbouya’s announcement of a referendum set for February 2024, coupled with the dissolution and reshuffling of the cabinet,…

Tuesday marked the second day of sponsor verification by the Constitutional Council in Senegal, in preparation for the February 2024 elections. Out of the twenty summoned candidates, only 17 were in attendance. During the initial round, one candidate successfully validated their…

Prime Minister Mahamane Lamine Zeine embarked on a working visit to the Agadez region in the country’s north. During his trip, he spearheaded regional consultation sessions. The primary aim was to engage with the local community and gather insights on…

The Nigerian, army’s report on neutralizing over six thousand terrorists and members of the armed groups in 2023. Edward Buba, director of media relations at the Nigerian Ministry of Defense, in a statement released on Monday, said a significant successes…