West Africa

Tragedy struck in Benin’s Collines Department on Sunday, August 17, when a passenger bus plunged into the Ouémé River. The bus, operated by a foreign company, was carrying fifty-four people at the time of the accident. According to Interior Minister…

In Côte d’Ivoire, the youth wing of the ruling RHDP party has formally launched a campaign to mobilize support for President Alassane Ouattara’s fourth candidacy in the upcoming presidential election. The declaration follows a weekend rally in Abidjan led by…

The Burkinabè government has confirmed that the body of activist Alain Christophe Traoré, widely known as Alino Faso, will be repatriated on Monday afternoon. His remains are expected to arrive at Ouagadougou International Airport at 2 p.m., where a government…

Mali and Guinea have reached a landmark agreement aimed at boosting trade and mobility between the two nations. The decision came after a high-level meeting in Conakry focused on the free movement of people and goods. Both governments pledged to…

Ghana’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine, has dismissed appeals from the Bar Council of England and Wales and the Commonwealth Lawyers Association to reinstate suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. Dr. Ayine stressed that the suspension is…

Liberia’s judiciary has welcomed its 27th Chief Justice, Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay, who has pledged sweeping reforms and a stronger commitment to the rule of law. The 66-year-old was officially sworn in at the Executive Mansion, taking over from Justice Sie-A-Nyene…

The Liberia National Office of the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) has released the provisional results of the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). A total of 51,719 candidates wrote the exams across 379 centers nationwide. Out of…

President John Mahama has announced posthumous promotions for the three Ghana Armed Forces personnel who perished in the August 6 helicopter crash during the state funeral held on August 15. Squadron Leader Peter Bafemi Anala has been elevated to Wing…

Ghana has bid farewell to six of the victims of the recent Z-9 military helicopter crash. The solemn ceremony drew hundreds, including senior government officials, military personnel, and grieving families. The crash, which occurred during a flight from Accra to…

The Malian government has revealed fresh details on recent army arrests, accusing several officers of plotting to derail the country’s political transition. Authorities in Bamako allege the plan was masterminded by a French national with ties to French intelligence. The…

In Guinea, the National Front for the Defense of the Constitution (FNDC) has intensified its campaign against the ruling military junta. The citizens’ movement has sent a letter to World Bank Group President Ajay Banga, demanding the immediate suspension of…

Benin’s Foreign Ministry has unveiled measures to safeguard its nationals in Gabon’s Lambaréné province, following reports of intimidation tied to market space allocations. The announcement comes amid fresh restrictions on specific economic activities conducted by foreigners in Gabon, sparking concerns…