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Liberia Senate Reviews Bill On Rights Claims Court

The Liberian Senate is reviewing a bill seeking to establish a Claims Court. The proposed legislation aims to create a specialised judicial body where citizens and private entities can seek redress against the government for alleged rights abuses. Lawmakers are…

Liberia Probes Senate Over $27 Million Discrepancy

In Liberia, the Ministry of Justice is seeking a court order to compel senior Senate officials to provide financial documents linked to about 27 million dollars in excess spending. The move follows an audit by the General Audit Commission covering…

Togo Cultural Sector Decries Government Neglect

In Togo, cultural actors are expressing frustration over what they describe as state neglect. On Tuesday, artists and industry professionals held an urgent press conference in Lomé to raise concerns about worsening working and living conditions within the sector. The…

The Gambia Ranks Among Africa’s Best Governed

The Gambia has been ranked among the 10 best-governed countries in Africa and 74th globally in the 2026 World Economic Governance Index. According to Business Insider Africa, Banjul scored 47.6 out of 100 on the index. Neighbouring Senegal placed 7th…

Liberia Shuts Down National Fula Security Force

In Liberia, the government has dissolved a group calling itself the National Fula Security of Liberia (NFSL) following recent security concerns. The Ministry of Justice said the group lacks the legal authorization, including registration or licensing, to operate as a…

Guinea Court Orders Release In Stadium Trial

A new development has emerged in Guinea’s second phase of the trial linked to the September 28, 2009 stadium massacre. On Monday, the Dixinn Criminal Court overturned the committal orders against Colonels Jean-Louis Kpoghomou, Georges Olemou, and Chief Warrant Officer…

Gambia Gears Up For 2026 Migration Forum

The Gambia is preparing for the 2026 International Migration Review Forum scheduled for May 5 to 8. The forum will assess countries’ progress under the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly, and Regular Migration. Stakeholders are currently meeting under the National…

Mali Boosts Local Production With 2026 Budget Push

The Malian government’s decision to prioritize locally produced goods is generating optimism among national companies. Under the new measure, each ministry will be required to allocate 100 million CFA francs in its 2026 budget for the purchase of local products.…

Nigeria Steps Up Fight Against Lassa Fever

The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control says it is intensifying efforts to contain Lassa fever outbreaks across the country. The move comes amid growing concerns over the rising number of infections among health workers. Authorities say renewed measures are being…

Accra Reclaims Ghana’s International Airport Name

In Ghana, Kotoka International Airport has officially been renamed Accra International Airport. The decision was announced in a statement issued by the Ministry of Transport on Monday, February 23, 2026. The airport was originally known as Accra International Airport before…