With less than nine months to go until Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential election, former President Laurent Gbagbo has launched his nationwide mobilization tour, “Côcôcô,” as the official candidate of the African Peoples’ Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI). Gbagbo held a rally…

Gambian President Adama Barrow has welcomed ECOWAS’s decision to approve a special tribunal to prosecute human rights violations under former President Yahya Jammeh’s regime. Barrow described the move as a significant step toward justice, reinforcing the message that impunity will…

The African Union (AU) is pushing its sustainable development agenda through key initiatives under the Agenda 2063 Ambassadorial Assembly. At the Nigerian Real Estate Tour, organized by Global Properties Africa, investors explored opportunities in The Gambia’s growing real estate sector.…

Ghana’s National Security has seized a massive stash of U.S. dollars and Ghana Cedis hidden in twelve 20-foot shipping containers during a high-profile operation. The operation, conducted in a warehouse, also led to the discovery of suspected gold bars, raising…

Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has banned first-class travel for government appointees, reinforcing his administration’s commitment to modesty and fiscal discipline. Speaking at a swearing-in ceremony at the Jubilee House on February 7, 2025, Mahama stressed that public officials must…

Burkina Faso authorities have arrested Sidaty Yoda, President of the Tribunal de Grande Instance in Banfora, over his alleged role in a real estate fraud scheme. The Attorney General of Bobo Dioulasso confirmed that a judicial investigation is ongoing. The…

Liberia has taken a major step towards inclusivity with the launch of the National Resource Center for Persons with Disabilities and the Group of 77 Residence. This initiative aims to provide critical support and opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The…

As World Radio Day approaches, experts are emphasizing the power of radio in climate action, especially in reaching remote communities. With its unmatched accessibility, radio bridges digital divides and engages diverse audiences in critical environmental discussions. To harness this potential,…

Senegal’s Prime Minister, Ousmane Sonko, has called for renewed commitment to the Great Green Wall initiative to combat climate change. Speaking at the 4th extraordinary session of the Council of Ministers of the Pan-African Agency, he reaffirmed Senegal’s dedication to…

Ghana’s Ashanti Regional Minister, Dr. Frank Amoakohene, has ordered illegal miners to leave forests and water bodies within two weeks. He warns that failure to comply will lead to legal action as the government intensifies efforts to protect natural resources.…

Nigeria’s drug regulator, NAFDAC, has proposed the death penalty for drug peddlers amid rising counterfeit products. Director General Mojisola Adeyeye argues that only severe punishment can deter offenders, especially when children’s lives are at risk. She is calling for legislative…

Benin’s Constitutional Court has not ruled on whether President Patrice Talon could seek another term in 2026. Despite Talon’s assurances of stepping down, concerns remain over a 2019 constitutional amendment that, while not altering term limits, could reset his tenure.…