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Mali Awaits Trial Of Ex-PM Moussa Mara After Arrest

Former Prime Minister Moussa Mara has spent a month in detention following his arrest on August 1 on charges of undermining state credibility and opposing legitimate authority. Authorities say the charges stem from a social media post in which Mara…

Senegal Hosts Africa Forum On Food Security, Agriculture

Stakeholders at the ongoing Africa Food Systems Forum in Senegal have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening food security and resilience across the continent. The forum aims to achieve Zero Hunger while promoting sustainable job creation in agriculture through technology, innovation,…

Liberia Hosts West Africa Quality Assurance Conference

Liberia is hosting the 2nd International Conference of the West Africa Anglophone Quality Assurance Network in Bong County, the country’s central region. Running from September 1 to 4, 2025, the conference brings together higher education stakeholders under the theme: “Improving…

Nigeria, Colombia Ink Strategic Deals Across Seven Key Sectors

Nigeria and Colombia have sealed a series of strategic agreements covering seven critical sectors, signaling a major boost in bilateral cooperation. The deals aim to strengthen economic, cultural, and diplomatic ties between Africa’s largest economy and Latin America’s emerging regional…

Ghana’s Chief Justice Removed In Historic First

In a landmark decision, Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has removed Chief Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkornoo from office, marking the first time a sitting Chief Justice has been dismissed in the country’s Fourth Republic. The action, which took…

Families of Protest Victims March For Justice In Dakar

In Senegal, families of victims killed in political protests between 2021 and 2024 took to the streets of Dakar this weekend. The march was organized by the collective “Justice for Our Martyrs,” calling on authorities to deliver accountability for the…

Twelve Drown Fleeing Armed Attacks In Zamfara

At least twelve people have drowned in northwestern Nigeria while trying to escape an armed group attack in Zamfara State. The victims, mostly women and children, were crossing a river in a canoe when it capsized, authorities said. The tragedy…

Benin Ruling Bloc Backs Wadagni For 2026 Presidency

Benin’s ruling coalition has named Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni as its candidate for the April 2026 presidential election. The Progressive Union for Renewal and the Republican Bloc made the joint announcement, ending months of speculation over President Patrice Talon’s successor.…

Beninese React To Wadagni’s Rise As Talon’s Successor

Some Beninese citizens have been sharing their views on Romuald Wadagni being named the successor to outgoing President Patrice Talon. Reactions have been mixed, with some hailing the decision as a step toward continuity and stability. Others, however, expressed caution,…

Analyst Weighs In On Romuald Wadagni’s Election In Benin

A political science lecturer at the University of Parakou, Dr. Romaric Lucien Badoussi, has shared his perspective on Romuald Wadagni’s recent election. Speaking to Moustapha Diakhité, Dr. Badoussi questioned whether Wadagni enjoys unanimous support within the ruling majority. He noted…