President Adama Barrow has called for greater unity among African nations to drive economic advancement across the continent. Speaking at the 17th African Economic Forum in Banjul, he stressed the importance of regional cooperation in fostering sustainable development. Barrow highlighted…

With eight months to go before Ivory Coast’s presidential election, political mobilization is intensifying through rallies and grassroots engagement. Over the weekend, Ivorian Popular Front (FPI) leader Pascal Affi N’Guessan hosted a New Year’s gathering in Abidjan, calling for opposition…

Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister-designate, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has defended President Mahama’s diplomatic approach to the Sahel crisis, emphasizing Ghana’s commitment to regional stability. Speaking before Parliament’s appointment committee, Ablakwa stated that the administration’s strategy aligns with national interests and the…

Niger has unveiled plans to launch both a national airline and a regional carrier for the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), aiming to boost connectivity and economic integration. Transport Minister Colonel-Major Salissou Mahaman Salissou announced that the National Civil Aviation…

Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger are moving toward a unified visa system to boost regional integration within the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). Discussions over the weekend in Bamako brought together experts from the three nations to lay the foundation…

Liberia, Gambia, and Sierra Leone have signed a landmark roaming agreement to reduce telecommunications costs and boost regional connectivity. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed in Freetown, allows travelers to make calls, send SMS, and use mobile data at local…

Police in Kano, North West Nigeria, have arrested several suspects linked to a potential terrorist group following critical intelligence reports. Among those apprehended are three associates of Hamman Adam Abba, a Chadian national accused of orchestrating the brutal killings of…

Senegal’s Autonomous Union of Doctors, Pharmacists, and Dentists (SAMES) has announced a nationwide strike on February 18 and 19, citing government inaction on their demands since December 2023. The decision, made during a weekend meeting, underscores growing frustration among healthcare…

At the close of the 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum in Maiduguri, regional leaders reaffirmed their commitment to tackling insecurity and climate change. The conference, focused on peacebuilding, highlighted the urgent need for sustained cooperation in the region. Former…

Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister-designate, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has reaffirmed the country’s commitment to bringing Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger back into ECOWAS. He pledged to work closely with special envoy Colonel Larry Gbevlo-Lartey to achieve this goal. Speaking at his…

Senegal’s Ministry of Family and Solidarity has announced plans to compensate victims of political demonstrations between 2021 and 2024. The initiative aims to provide relief to those affected by years of unrest. At a press conference, Minister Maimouna Dieye disclosed…