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The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, has called on Nigeria’s government to cushion the impact of its economic reforms through targeted social safety nets. Speaking in Abuja after a meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu…
Gambian police have charged three women in connection with the death of a one-month-old baby girl who was subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM), despite the practice being outlawed since 2015. One suspect, facing a possible life sentence, has been…
The U.S. State Department’s 2024 human rights report says Liberia has made notable progress in governance reforms but still struggles with serious rights violations. These include arbitrary killings, torture, and restrictions on media freedom. The report, released this week, praises…
Ghana is today holding a solemn state burial at Black Star Square to honour the eight victims of the August 6 military helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region. The tragic incident occurred as the personnel were en route to an…
The African Union has thrown its weight behind the “Correct the Map” campaign, which seeks to replace the centuries-old Mercator projection with one that truly represents Africa’s size. The Mercator map, created in the 16th century, shrinks Africa and South…
In Benin, the main opposition party, The Democrats, has voiced discontent over the electoral calendar unveiled by the National Autonomous Electoral Commission for the 2026 general elections. The party’s primary concern lies with the controversial candidate sponsorship system, which it…
In Côte d’Ivoire, the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) is meeting today, August 14, with political parties and potential candidates to present its electoral calendar ahead of the October legislative elections. The session is open to institutions, political parties, political groups,…
The 2024 Afrobarometer report has raised concerns about declining political engagement among young people in Africa, including Ghana. The study reveals that youths are participating less in voting, community meetings, and other civic activities compared to older generations. The only…
Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, Chairman of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government, will arrive in The Gambia this Thursday, August 14, 2025, for an official visit. A statement from the Gambian State House says President…
Guinea and Mali are stepping up efforts to strengthen cooperation along their shared border, focusing on enhancing security and boosting trade between the two West African nations. A high-level technical meeting was held on Wednesday in Conakry to discuss measures…
Liberia is facing a worsening drug addiction crisis, with tragic consequences for communities. In the latest incident, two people have died and two others are in critical condition after consuming an unidentified substance in the Soul Clinic community of Montserrado…
Niger’s transitional government has announced a 20% cut in annual tuition fees for private schools and training institutions, starting from the 2025–2026 academic year. Authorities say tuition fees will not fall below 50,000 CFA francs, except for relief, charitable, or…
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