WADR

It's you speaking!

It's you speaking!

West Africa

United States begin drawdown of troops in Niger

American troops are relocating to a new base as part of a drawdown by the United States, in Niger. Additionally, the directive from The Pentagon ordered the relocation of equipment and the departure of non-essential personnel from the territory. Abdullahi…

Gabon’s ousted President granted travel rights

Ousted Gabonese President Ali Bongo Ondimba has regained freedom to travel abroad for medical purposes, as his health deteriorates. The Committee for the Transition and Restoration of Institutions made the announcement via a press release, broadcast on national television, signed…

Niger continues to apply pressure for French departure

Protesters continue to demonstrate in front of the French base in Niamey to demand the withdrawal of French forces from the country. During a press conference held in Niamey over the weekend, the military-appointed Prime Minister indicated that negotiations were…

Senegal’s F24 plan demonstration for political detainees

The F24 movement has announced an upcoming peaceful protest scheduled for this Friday in Dakar. The platform, which unites various political groups and civil society organizations, is advocating for the release of individuals termed “political detainees” and the organization of…

Liberia and USAID start campaign against hate speech

The Elections Coordinating Committee with support from the United States Agency for International Development, USAID, advanced a five-count recommendation aimed at curbing hate speech and electoral violence in Liberia. In addition, the committee called on all political actors Tuesday to…

Mali Transitional Authorities arrest popular activist

Activist and parliamentarian Adama Diarra was placed under a committal order by the prosecutor in charge of combating cybercrime. Diarra was accused of damaging the State’s reputation for openly criticizing the transitional authorities and therefore arrested by intelligence services on…