West Africa

A new governor has been appointed to head the Central Bank of West African States.  Norbert Toé, a Burkinabè, was until his appointment, Vice governor of the regional financial institution. Toé officially replaces Tiemoko Meyliet Koné, who was recently appointed…

Workers in Ghana are lamenting the lack of attention from the government over workers’ remuneration and conditions of service. Workers in the country, according to the unions, are increasingly challenged in the face of the growing economic austerity further aggravated…

Workers in Burkina Faso have handed over a list of five key demands to the authorities. The spokesperson of the union for trade union action, UAS, said the demands include the reinforcement of the security of persons and property, the…

Across the world, May 1 is celebrated as workers’ Day. This is a day to celebrate workers and their efforts at not just contributing to the development of their countries but appreciating their service to helping make life comfortable.  But…

Over a dozen terrorists were killed by the West African military force in the Lake Chad Basin. The coalition said on Sunday that troops neutralized jihadists during a three-day operation in the area. Usman Umar in Abuja has the details.

At least twelve extremists were killed in Mali in airstrikes targeting terrorist bases in three different sectors controlled by insurgents, according to the Malian armed forces. The General Staff of the army said the airstrikes carried out against terrorist groups…

Guinea’s military junta says it is considering a 39-month transitional period before a return to civilian rule. Interim President and head of the junta, colonel Mamady Doumbouya said on Saturday that the National Transition Council (CNT) would put the proposal…

Nigeria’s government has revealed that more than 20,000 women and girls are trapped in Mali, forced in prostitution and hard labor. This was made known during Thursday’s launch of a national action plan and policy document on Human Trafficking  Fatima…

Benins President Patrice Talon has rejected plans to pay retirement pensions to deputies who leave the national assembly. This proposition has sparked some controversy since parliamentarians introduced the bill. President Talon says the bill in insensitive.

The Liberia Aviation Authority says it is investigating circumcises that led to the SN Brussels aborted landing at the Roberts International Airport due to lights out. SN Brussels, one of the most consistent airlines flying from Europe to Monrovia on…

Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo, says democracy, under the 4th Republic, has been good for Ghana, as it has banished the instability that disfigured much of Ghana’s early existence. Addressing the nation on Thursday, in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of…

Burkina Faso's ruling military junta on Thursday defended plans to take three years to transition back to constitutional rule despite pressure by ECOWAS to hold elections sooner.  Burkina Faso has so far been spared economic and financial sanctions imposed on…