West Africa

Gambia’s National Human Rights Commission Chief, Emmanuel Joof, has revealed President Adama Barrow appreciates his work, even though he occasionally makes comments that the government may not favor. Joof also highlighted the notable achievements of the commission while emphasizing the…

A delegation from the African Union’s Peace and Security Council on Monday embarked on a crucial mission to Burkina Faso. The primary objective of this diplomatic mission was to evaluate the nation’s security and humanitarian conditions. Through a series of…

In the wake of Mali’s interim President, Colonel Assimi Goïta’s endorsement of a new constitution during the past weekend, various political parties within the country have been responding to its promulgation. Pro-transition political factions have expressed satisfaction with the new…

Amid the Gambian government’s rejection of the European Council’s allegations regarding noncompliance in re-admitting its citizens, a significant development is on the horizon as the government is poised to finalize an agreement with Spain and Italy, allowing Gambians to travel…

Ghana’s finance minister, Ken Ofori Atta, prepares to present the mid-year budget in parliament this morning, anticipation is building among Civil Society organizations and economists regarding the government’s plans for the economy and energy sector. The timing of this presentation…

Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu, has taken note of the alarming surge in food prices and has expressed his commitment to tackling the situation to alleviate the burden on all citizens. In a statement delivered on behalf of the President, Special…

Members of the International Organization of Supreme Audit Institutions have concluded a seminar in Liberia bringing together participants from Gambia, Ghana, Sierra Leone, and Liberia. The event, aimed to foster collaboration and cooperation among its members. With a specific focus…

A new constitution is in force in Mali following the interim President, Colonel Assimi Goïta’s approval over the weekend. The question now is how it will apply throughout the country as other concerns remain. These relate to the acceptance of…

The Togolese capital Lome plays host to the parties involved in the Sudan conflict as part of efforts to resolve the nearly four-month-old bloodshed. The two-day mediation meeting being chaired by the foreign affairs ministry and Regional Integration began Sunday…

Ghana’s Minister of Sanitation and Water Resources, Cecilia Abena Dapaah has resigned. This follows the revelation that one million dollars, 300,000 euros, and millions of Ghana cedis were stolen from her home by her two house helps who are facing…

A three-day National COVID-19 After Action Review symposium has ended in Liberia with a strong commitment by the World Health Organization to continue its support of the country’s health sector. WHOs’ support will include technical and financial assistance. It is…