West Africa

In Nigeria, relief swept through affected families on Monday as one hundred abducted schoolchildren finally regained their freedom. The children had been held for days, sparking nationwide concern and intensifying pressure on authorities to secure their release. Despite the joyful…

In The Gambia, members of Parliament are calling for substantial reforms to the country’s citizenship laws, citing growing concerns over long-term residents who remain stateless despite deep roots in the country. Lawmakers argue that the current legal framework leaves thousands…

Liberia is hosting a national conference in Monrovia focused on strengthening the country’s small and medium enterprise (SME) sector. The three-day dialogue brings together entrepreneurs, policymakers, and industry experts to address the hurdles facing local businesses and explore pathways for…

In Mali, the National Transitional Council has adopted the second part of the 2026 Finance Bill, approving more than 3.5 trillion CFA francs in projected expenditures for the coming year. The amount surpasses expected revenues, reflecting the country’s challenging economic…

The 9th Pan-African Congress is currently underway in Lomé, Togo, bringing together leaders, experts, and delegates from across the continent and the diaspora. The gathering, supported by the African Union, will run until December 12 and focuses on some of…

In Ghana, the Minority in Parliament is demanding the swift reversal of newly announced utility tariff hikes by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). The adjustments, set to take effect next year, will see water tariffs rise by 15.92 percent…

Benin was thrown into uncertainty on Sunday, December 7, after a group of soldiers appeared on national television claiming to speak for a so-called “Military Committee for Refoundation.” The group announced that President Patrice Talon had been removed from office,…

A leading International Relations Expert in Ghana, Professor Vladimir Antwi-Danso, has expressed concerns over ECOWAS’s decision to deploy a regional standby force to Benin following the recent attempted coup. He cautioned the bloc against what he described as a “knee-jerk…

As reactions continue to unfold following the attempted coup in Benin, experts from across the region are calling for long-term reforms that not only prevent military takeovers but also strengthen democratic delivery for citizens. They argue that persistent issues such…

Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara will be sworn in on today, Monday 8th December 2025 for a fourth five-year term following his landslide victory in the October 25 presidential election. He secured 89.77 percent of the vote, a result confirmed…

Political tensions in Togo continue to rise following the December 2 address by the President of the Council. The opposition coalition, Dynamique pour la Majorité du Peuple (DMP), has sharpened its criticism, warning that the country’s political legitimacy crisis is…

The Gambia Press Union (GPU) is calling on the government to revisit a set of contentious media laws, including the newly enacted Criminal Offences Act 2025. The Union argues that several provisions—particularly those on false publications and broadcasting—mirror restrictive elements…