West Africa

Senegal has officially taken control of Camp Geille in Dakar, marking the end of France’s long-standing military presence on its soil. The handover was formalized in a symbolic ceremony on July 17. The event closes a 65-year chapter of French…

Vote counting is underway in Togo following the July 17 municipal elections, which were marked by a notably low voter turnout across the country. Roughly 4 million registered voters were expected to cast their ballots, but many stayed away following…

In Côte d’Ivoire, two major opposition parties — the PDCI and FPI — boycotted a recent meeting between the ruling RHDP and the opposition coalition CAP-CI, raising eyebrows ahead of the next presidential elections. Their absence has sparked debate among…

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the release of approximately $41 million to Niger, offering a financial boost to Niamey’s ongoing economic and climate-related reforms. This disbursement follows the successful completion of two reviews under the country’s budget and…

Following the unsurprising resignation of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar from Nigeria’s People’s Democratic Party (PDP), questions are mounting over the future of opposition politics in the country. Public affairs analyst Omeiza Ajayi, in a recent interview, described Atiku’s departure…

In Togo, over three million registered voters are casting their ballots today to elect municipal councilors across the country’s 117 municipalities. More than a thousand councilors are expected to be chosen in these local elections. Ahead of the vote, Togolese…

In Burkina Faso, the transitional government has officially dissolved the country’s Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI). The announcement was made following a Council of Ministers meeting held on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Going forward, the responsibility of organizing elections will…

In a major political shakeup, Nigeria’s former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), ending months of speculation about his political future. Abubakar’s decision was confirmed in a formal letter submitted to the PDP…

In a significant political development, Côte d’Ivoire’s ruling party, the RHDP, held its first formal talks with the opposition CAP-Côte d’Ivoire coalition ahead of the country’s October 2025 presidential elections. The meeting, which took place on Wednesday, July 16, signals…

Security experts, policymakers, civil society actors, and youth from across West Africa are meeting in Dakar today, Thursday, July 17, to discuss the growing security crisis in the Central Sahel and its spillover into Senegal. The debate, organised by West…

In Liberia, a major protest led by the civil society group STAND—Solidarity of Trust for A New Day—is underway today, July 17, in the capital, Monrovia. The demonstration, held under the theme “Enough is Enough,” calls for greater accountability from…

In Guinea, the national association of lawyers has suspended its three-week-long strike, which had seen legal professionals boycott courts and tribunals across the country. The strike was prompted by the abduction of one of their colleagues, sparking outrage within the…