Senegal’s latest peace agreement with the MFDC, signed in Guinea-Bissau by Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, has sparked varied reactions. The deal, aimed at ending the decades-long Casamance conflict, is being welcomed by civil society actors as a step toward lasting…

Gambian President Adama Barrow has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to protecting press freedom, emphasizing the media’s role in democracy and governance. Speaking at the inauguration of Star TV Headquarters, Barrow assured journalists of his administration’s continued support for a free…

Niger is set to launch large-scale copper exploitation as part of efforts to diversify its mining sector. Authorities have announced that industrial extraction will soon commence in the northern desert region. Unlike previous mining ventures dominated by foreign firms, this…

Guinea’s legal community is expressing growing frustration over the surge in kidnappings targeting socio-political figures critical of the transitional government. Lawyers and human rights advocates are demanding urgent investigations and transparency from authorities. The latest abduction involved Abdoul Sakho, coordinator…

Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has called for a more strategic and collaborative approach to counter-terrorism efforts across the country. He emphasized the need for innovative tactics and stronger coordination among security agencies to tackle the persistent…

Liberia’s Finance Minister, Augustine Ngafuan, has revealed that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has halted funding for development projects worth $51 million. The freeze threatens critical sectors, including health, education, elections, and domestic revenue mobilization. Speaking before…

President Joseph Boakai has issued Executive Order No. 142 to streamline revenue collection from international travel. The order suspends the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on international travel services and introduces a fixed levy on airline tickets for passengers departing…

The Ministry of Interior of Ghana has lifted the curfew on two towns in the Northern Region – Saboba and Bimbilla. Contained in a statement from the ministry, it was that the decision to lift the curfew was borne out…

Senegal and Guinea-Bissau have signed a landmark peace agreement aimed at ending decades of conflict in Casamance, Senegal’s southern region. The deal, reached during an official visit by Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko to Bissau, follows high-level talks with Bissau-Guinean…

The Nigerian military has escalated its offensive against armed groups in the northwest, targeting criminal networks responsible for widespread violence. Over the weekend, an airstrike by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) reportedly killed scores of bandits in Zamfara State’s Tsafe…