West Africa

The government of Senegal on Tuesday addressed some pressing issues in the country.  Among the challenges discussed was the concerning issue of irregular migration, which has tragically resulted in the loss of numerous lives over the past two months. The…

President Alassane Ouattara’s proposal to revise Côte d’Ivoire’s Constitution, initially adopted in 2016, has been approved on Tuesday by both chambers of the Ivorian Parliament during a Congress held in Abidjan. The project received significant support from parliamentarians, with 88.53%…

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Ghana has taken action in response to the surge in inflation, particularly food inflation, by raising its monetary policy rate to 30%. This represents a 0.5% increase from the previous rate, which…

As Liberians celebrate the country’s 176th Independence Day today, the nation comes together under the theme: “Giving Our People Hope for a Violent-Free, Fair, Transparent, Inclusive, and Credible Elections.” On the eve of today’s occasion, our correspondent WADR has been…

Pensioners, represented by the Nigeria Union of Pensioners NUP, are making an appeal to the federal government. They are urging the government to include them in the planned distribution of palliatives to help ease the economic challenges resulting from the…

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…