President Faure Gnassingbé of Togo and Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi have arrived in Luanda, Angola, for talks aimed at addressing the crisis in eastern DRC. The two leaders are also meeting with Angolan President João Lourenço, who…

President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to tackling terrorism and banditry across Nigeria. He described insecurity as a major national challenge requiring renewed determination and coordinated action at all levels of government. The reassurance comes amid persistent security…

Financial experts and policymakers from across West Africa are meeting in Monrovia, Liberia, to strengthen economic stability and regional cooperation. The gathering, held at the Central Bank of Liberia, underscores ECOWAS member states’ commitment to deepening monetary policy coordination. Participants…

Authorities in Senegal are continuing investigations into a transnational criminal network accused of exploiting minors and committing multiple offences. Over the weekend, twelve suspects were arrested by gendarmes in the Keur Massar district on the outskirts of Dakar. The suspects…

Thirty personnel of the Gambian Armed Forces have completed a three-week intensive training programme in explosive ordnance disposal. The exercise, conducted in partnership with the Islamic Military Counter Terrorism Coalition, aimed to equip troops with skills to detect, handle, and…

Transparency International is warning that the growing boldness of inducements threatens public confidence in Ghana’s electoral process. The anti-graft organisation has criticised alleged vote-buying during the February 7 parliamentary primary organised by the ruling National Democratic Congress in the Ayawaso…

Cattle rustling is emerging as a growing concern across West Africa, intensifying amid the region’s broader security crisis. The practice is costing several countries millions of dollars each year and fuelling tensions between communities. In response, pastoral organisations, regional bodies,…

In Mali, authorities are taking steps to reinforce oversight of the country’s mining sector, a key pillar of the national economy. The government has established a new state-owned company to manage its holdings in mining firms. Officials say the move…