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Ghana Hosts OSF Report Launch on Democracy and Justice

On Monday, the Open Society Foundations (OSF) launched a new report in Accra examining the intersection of democracy and economic justice across Africa. The event brought together governance experts, activists, researchers, and the media from across the continent. The report,…

Sahel Alliance Turns Two With Mixed Security Record

Tuesday, September 16, 2025, marks two years since the creation of the Alliance of Sahel States, a bloc uniting Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger after their withdrawal from ECOWAS. Formed under military leadership, the alliance pledged to coordinate defense and…

Togo Summons EU Envoy Over Calls To Free Detained Activist

Togo’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the European Union ambassador in Lomé after the European Parliament demanded the release of Abdoul Aziz Goma, an Irish-Togolese citizen detained since 2018. Goma faces charges of “conspiracy against the internal security of…

Mali Army Convoy Ambushed On Key Trade Route

In Mali, an army convoy escorting fuel tankers was ambushed Sunday morning on the Kayes–Bamako highway between Lakamané and Kainiera. Militants linked to al-Qaeda’s Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims claimed responsibility, setting several tankers ablaze during the…

UN Urges Stronger Global Commitment to Democracy

The United Nations has called for a renewed commitment to democracy, warning that it is increasingly threatened by disinformation, political polarization, and shrinking civic space. Speaking on International Democracy Day, UN Secretary-General António Guterres stressed that democracy draws its strength…

Benin Bans Tinted Front Windows Amid Security Concerns

Benin’s Ministry of the Interior has announced that, starting October 1, vehicles with opaque or tinted front windows will no longer be allowed on the country’s roads. Authorities say the measure is part of broader security efforts aimed at strengthening…

Nigeria Unveils Health Research Compendium For Better Care

Nigeria has launched a new Knowledge Compendium aimed at strengthening health policies and delivery across the country. Developed by the Solina Centre for International Development and Research, the resource seeks to bridge the gap between academic findings and practical solutions…