In Burkina Faso, seven public servants have been dismissed or referred to disciplinary councils over alleged acts of corruption. Those affected include a land officer, a medical doctor, and both national and municipal police officers. The sanctions follow the release…

An IMF delegation led by Deputy Managing Director Kenji Okamura has welcomed what it described as rapid economic progress in Burkina Faso following talks with President Ibrahim Traoré. According to the presidency, discussions focused on the country’s economic outlook and…

Liberian President Joseph Boakai has ordered the Armed Forces of Liberia to proceed with the eviction of residents at the 72nd Barracks, ending hopes of a reprieve for the affected community. The decision follows repeated appeals from long-term occupants seeking…

Mali continues to face a deepening humanitarian crisis affecting millions of people, particularly in regions impacted by persistent insecurity. In response, the Malian government, in partnership with the United Nations system, has launched the 2026 Humanitarian Response Plan. The strategy…

The West African Network for Peacebuilding, WANEP-Togo, has warned of a worrying increase in security incidents across the country. The findings are contained in its 2025 security report, produced under the Early Warning and Conflict Prevention programme. The report was…

Nigeria’s electoral reform debate has resurfaced in the Senate, with lawmakers split over the electronic transmission of election results, a key demand by civil society groups advocating greater transparency. Discussions on amending the Electoral Act have continued for several years,…

Ghana’s National Labour Commission has directed senior staff unions in public universities to immediately suspend their indefinite strike over conditions of service and pay-related concerns. The Commission warned that negotiations cannot continue while the industrial action remains in force, urging…

Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has reaffirmed his country’s commitment to strengthening trade, investment, and financial cooperation with Zambia. The president is on a three-day state visit at the invitation of his Zambian counterpart, President Hakainde Hichilema. Addressing lawmakers in…

The Gambia’s Navy has received a boost to its maritime operations with the handover of two high-speed patrol boats and advanced forensic equipment. The support comes amid rising concerns over smuggling, illegal fishing, and other maritime crimes along the country’s…