Benin’s political landscape is taking shape ahead of the 2026 presidential race, as Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni was officially declared the ruling party’s candidate at a grand ceremony in Parakou over the weekend. The 49-year-old, widely seen as President Patrice…

In Mali, more than 20,500 people have been affected by floods across several regions, according to the Interministerial Committee for Crisis and Disaster Management. As of October 2, authorities recorded 44 flooding incidents, 10 lightning strikes, and 4 cases of…

In Mali, the army has reportedly stopped around 70 fuel trucks from reaching Allied Gold’s Sadiola mine, following restrictions imposed by al-Qaeda-linked militants on fuel imports into the country. Local media say fuel shortages are worsening at the remote mine,…

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has expressed deep regret that the abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls in 2014 remains a lasting scar on his administration. Speaking at the launch of the book “Scars: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum” by…

Health authorities in Senegal have confirmed 11 deaths from Rift Valley fever in the northern Saint-Louis region since the outbreak began on September 21. The Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene reports 78 confirmed cases so far, with Saint-Louis alone…

Cervical cancer remains a major health concern for women in Ghana, but experts say it can be prevented through vaccination. For the first time, the country is launching a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign aimed at protecting adolescent girls…

In Ghana, Majority members on Parliament’s Communications Committee have dismissed calls for the resignation of Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George, describing them as unfounded. The Minority caucus had earlier accused the minister of wasting time and resources in his push…

In Côte d’Ivoire, two leading opposition parties—the PPA-CI and the PDCI-RDA—have postponed their planned protest originally set for Saturday, October 4th. The joint demonstration, which was banned by authorities, has been rescheduled for October 11th. Both parties say the march…

In Chad, Parliament has approved a sweeping constitutional reform that extends the presidential term to seven years, renewable indefinitely. The early vote, held on Friday, October 3rd, saw 236 out of 257 lawmakers back the proposal, which was championed by…

In Mali, former Member of Parliament Abdoul Jalil Mansour Haïdara has been assassinated in an armed attack along the Ségou–Bamako road. Haïdara, who was also a respected religious leader in the Ségou region, was widely known for his dedication to…

In Nigeria, former President Goodluck Jonathan has described the 2014 abduction of the Chibok schoolgirls as an “indelible scar” on his presidency. He made the remarks at the launch of “SCARS: Nigeria’s Journey and the Boko Haram Conundrum,” a memoir…