President John Dramani Mahama has announced plans to airlift 5,000 Ghanaian pilgrims to Mecca for Hajj this year. Speaking at the sod-cutting ceremony for the Hajj Village, he stressed the need for timely payments and proper arrangements. The task force…

The 29th Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) wrapped up on March 1, awarding its top honor, the Golden Stallion of Yennenga, to Katanga, the Dance of the Scorpions. Directed by Burkinabe filmmaker Dani Kouyaté, the film claimed…

Ivory Coast has maintained fuel prices for March 2025, with unleaded gasoline at 875 FCFA per liter and diesel at 715 FCFA per liter nationwide. The Ministry of Mines, Petroleum, and Energy announced the decision in an official statement on…

Togo’s Ministry of Health has intensified epidemiological surveillance following confirmed Lassa virus cases in neighboring countries. Authorities have rolled out prevention, awareness, and case management measures to protect the population. Health officials urge regular handwashing, avoiding contact with body fluids…

As Ramadan begins, many Gambian consumers remain hopeful for price reductions on essential goods like sugar and onions, which have seen fluctuations in recent weeks. The Gambia Supreme Islamic Council confirmed the start of the holy month after the crescent…

Liberia’s Supreme Court has summoned Finance Minister Augustine Ngafuan and House Comptroller Emmanuel Kopi over allegations of withholding lawmakers’ salaries for four months. The summons follows a petition filed by seven legislators seeking unpaid wages and benefits. Issued by Chambers…

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the Trump administration’s decision to freeze US financial contributions to the global AIDS response poses a serious risk to millions living with HIV. The move affects key programs under PEPFAR and the…

Cote d’Ivoire’s electoral commission has announced that the provisional voters register will be published on March 17, 2025. The list will be available in registration centers nationwide, allowing citizens to verify their details ahead of the elections. A litigation phase…

Burkina Faso’s transitional leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has welcomed African and diaspora filmmakers to the 29th edition of FESPACO. Receiving a delegation of participants, Traoré expressed gratitude for their presence at the prestigious Pan-African film festival. FESPACO remains a key…

Malian law enforcement has dismantled a large human trafficking network in the capital, Bamako. The operation led to the arrest of over 400 suspects, including women, involved in trafficking, recruitment, and exploitation of vulnerable individuals. Authorities say the crackdown is…

Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has rejected the findings of the Court of Auditors’ recent report on the country’s economic situation during his last term. In his first reaction to the report, Sall dismissed the figures as misleading and accused…

Senegalese businessman Tahirou Sarr was placed under a committal order on Friday following a hearing by the Financial Judicial Pool. Authorities allege Sarr is linked to suspicious transactions totaling 125 billion CFA francs, with charges including fraud and money laundering.…