Senegal’s public prosecutor has appealed to the Supreme Court, seeking a review of Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko’s defamation conviction. Sonko was found guilty while in opposition of defaming former Tourism Minister Mame Mbaye Niang, a ruling that barred him from…

Former Ghanaian Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta has been detained by the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement over questions related to his immigration status. In a statement, his lawyers said Ofori-Atta is cooperating fully with U.S. authorities as efforts continue…

Ghana’s inflation rate dropped to 5.4 percent at the end of 2025, marking its lowest level since July 2002, according to the Bank of Ghana. The figure represents a twelfth consecutive month of decline, down from 6.3 percent recorded in…

A coalition of private sector actors in Liberia has petitioned the government over what it describes as growing foreign dominance in the country’s business sector. The group says the situation is limiting opportunities for local entrepreneurs and weakening indigenous participation…

Togolese citizens are no longer completely barred from entering the United States following recent changes to U.S. visa restrictions. Togo was previously placed on a list of restricted countries, but has since been removed, easing travel limitations. Despite the development,…