West Africa

Mali’s oil sector is entering a new phase one year after TotalEnergies withdrew from the country. The supervision of the former TotalEnergies network of service stations has officially changed hands. Since January 2026, the sector has been managed by NDC…

Guinea is confronting a new demographic reality following the release of preliminary results from its fourth General Population and Housing Census. The figures were presented on Wednesday, February 26, 2026, in Conakry. According to official data, the country’s population now…

In Senegal, opposition leader Barthélemy Dias has denounced what he describes as persistent hardships facing ordinary citizens. The leader of the Senegal Bi Ñu Bokk party raised concerns about the living conditions of Senegalese and outlined measures he believes are…

The Ghana Revenue Authority has interdicted five officers of its Customs Division following the interception of 18 articulated trucks suspected to be involved in a transit diversion scheme. Authorities say the alleged operation exposed the state to more than 85…

The Liberian government has formalized a collaborative framework to support the integration of Ivorian refugees and other displaced nationals into society. The landmark Memorandum of Understanding is aimed at streamlining the implementation of Executive Orders No. 144 and 147, providing…

In The Gambia, the trial of Ousainou Bojang at the High Court in Banjul is nearing its final stages. Bojang, the first accused in the 2023 Sukuta–Jabang Traffic Lights shooting, is facing multiple charges, including the murder of two police…

Tensions are rising in the Mano River Union region as Guinea and Sierra Leone face off over a border dispute. Authorities in Conakry on Tuesday announced the arrest of several Sierra Leonean soldiers, alleging they crossed into Guinean territory without…

In Mali, the Bamako Military Tribunal on Tuesday examined two separate cases involving the diversion and illegal sale of weapons. The cases concern two members of the Malian Armed Forces accused of acts described as a serious threat to national…

Nigeria is set to host the official launch of the ECOWAS Combined Maritime Task Force in May this year. The initiative is a joint naval operation aimed at tackling piracy, terrorism, drug smuggling, and illegal fishing in the Gulf of…

Nigeria’s Federal Government is facing a lawsuit at the ECOWAS Court over alleged alterations to tax laws. A group of businesses and investors filed the suit, arguing that the recent changes violate provisions of the ECOWAS Treaty. The petition comes…

Concerns are rising in Ghana over increasing incidents of violence in Senior High Schools following clashes at major inter-school events. Several students were injured, while others are currently in police custody as authorities investigate the disturbances. The developments have reignited…

In Senegal, the umbrella body of unions in the Education and Training Sector has announced a nationwide work stoppage starting today. A full strike is scheduled for tomorrow, with additional action planned for Monday, March 2. The unions accuse the…