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Gambia: Lawmakers Condemn Removal Of Auditor General

In The Gambia, Members of the National Assembly have strongly condemned the forceful removal of Auditor General Modou Ceesay from office. They described the executive’s action as unconstitutional and politically motivated, raising concerns about the independence of oversight institutions. The…

Burkina Faso: Transitional Government Opens War College

Burkina Faso has inaugurated a new war college to strengthen its fight against insecurity. The Tiéfo Amoro Institute of Higher Military Education will train officers to better respond to security challenges facing the country and the wider sub-region. Prime Minister…

Liberia: Police Request International Help In Rape Case

The Liberia National Police is seeking international assistance in a high-profile rape case that has stirred intense public debate. At a press briefing on Wednesday, Police Inspector General Gregory Coleman disclosed new developments, including a request for foreign DNA testing.…

Ghana: West African Nationals Sue State Over Detention

Eleven West African nationals from Nigeria, Liberia, Togo, The Gambia, and Mali have filed a lawsuit against the Government of Ghana at the Human Rights Court in Accra. The plaintiffs allege they were unlawfully detained after being secretly removed from…

Ghana: Calls Grow For Emergency Over Galamsey Crisis

In Ghana, pressure is mounting on President John Mahama’s government to declare a state of emergency in response to illegal mining, known locally as galamsey. Critics say the widespread destruction of rivers, forests, and farmlands has reached catastrophic levels that…

Gambia: Parliament Extends Inquiry Into Jammeh’s Assets

The Gambian National Assembly has extended by 90 days the mandate of its Special Select Committee investigating the sale and disposal of assets belonging to former President Yahya Jammeh. The motion was adopted Tuesday during the Assembly’s Third Ordinary Session.…

Mali: PM Maïga Meets Oil Sector Amid Security Fears

In Mali, Prime Minister General Abdoulaye Maïga has met with the Malian Association of Oil Professionals to discuss ways of easing tensions in the wake of growing security concerns. The talks come days after al-Qaeda–linked militants attacked an army-escorted convoy…