Fears over electoral transparency in Nigeria are mounting following the Senate’s passage of the 2026 Electoral Act Amendment Bill. Lawmakers say the bill strengthens the legal framework for future elections, but civil society groups have criticised the National Assembly for…

Senegalese authorities have dealt a major blow to a transnational criminal network involved in the exploitation of minors. In an operation across Dakar and Kaolack, police arrested 14 individuals accused of running a sophisticated paedophile ring with links to France.…

Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold has announced the gradual resumption of operations at Mali’s Loulo-Gounkoto gold complex, one of the country’s key mining sites. The decision comes after months of tense negotiations between the company and the Malian government. Restarting…

With The Gambia’s presidential election set for December 5, 2026, the National Council for Civic Education (NCCE) has launched its 2026 Roadmap to strengthen the country’s democratic foundations. The strategic framework aims to address voter apathy and safeguard peace during…

Burkina Faso is taking new steps to reposition its economy and attract alternative sources of investment. The government has announced the launch of an international investment forum aimed at strengthening economic sovereignty and reducing dependence on traditional partners. The initiative…

The Majority Caucus of the governing National Democratic Congress in Ghana’s Parliament is demanding the immediate cancellation of the party’s recent parliamentary primaries in the Ayawaso East constituency. The lawmakers cite allegations of widespread vote buying and inducement, urging party…

In Benin, the 10th legislature of the National Assembly has been officially inaugurated, with 109 deputies sworn in during a ceremony at the Governor’s Palace in Porto-Novo. All members of the new legislature are drawn from the two parties aligned…

Former Liberian President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has ignited national debate after urging stricter government regulation on the construction of churches and mosques. The Nobel Laureate maintains that while religious freedom is constitutionally guaranteed, it must be balanced with citizens’ rights…