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In this edition of Arts and Culture, we spotlight Nigerian visual artist Adebayo Ebenezar Seun, whose recent works were featured at the 50th anniversary of ECOWAS in Lagos. Seun presented a powerful portrait of General Yakubu Gowon, Nigeria’s former Head…
Authorities in Mali impose Curfew in Nioro, Diéma and Sandaré localities after several attacks Indigenous people of Nigeria’s capital city Abuja reject relocation policy Ivorian government Launches New National Action Plan to Combat Child Trafficking Transport Unions in Ghana threaten…
In this edition, we will be touring the Butre Village in Ghana, which harbours a very special fort. Situated high above the quiet coastal village of Butre in Ghana’s Western Region, Fort Batenstein offers a breathtaking view of the Atlantic…
•Opposition Political parties in Senegal reject recommendations from the just-ended National Dialogue on the political system. •Cote d’Ivoire’s PDCI threatens nationwide protest over its leader’s removal from the electoral roll ahead of October’s Presidential election. •The Ghanaian government introduces a…
In Senegal, opposition parties have rejected the outcomes of the recently concluded national dialogue on political reform. The dialogue, which ended Wednesday, saw participation from over 800 political and civil society representatives, with most proposals adopted. However, key opposition groups—who…
In Côte d’Ivoire, the final electoral list released by the IEC excludes major opposition candidates, including the PDCI’s presidential hopeful. The Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) condemned the exclusion through Chief Executive Secretary Dr. Sylvestre Emmou. In response, the…
In Côte d’Ivoire, election expert El Hadj Omar Diop reacts to Tidiane Thiam’s referral to the UN Human Rights Committee. Thiam’s complaint challenges his removal from the electoral roll ahead of the October presidential election. Diop, a specialist in international…
President Tinubu’s decision to confer the Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on Bill Gates has stirred debate across Nigeria. Critics, especially on social media, argue that the gesture reflects misplaced priorities, questioning why local heroes are…
Every day, the equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic are dumped into the world’s oceans, rivers, and lakes. Plastic Pollution is a global problem. Every year, 19 – 23 million tonnes of plastic waste leak into aquatic ecosystems,…
Ghana’s Parliament has approved a new levy that imposes a one-cedi charge per litre on petroleum products, sparking nationwide debate. Passed under a certificate of urgency on June 3, 2025, the bill faced backlash from the Minority, who walked out…
In Accra, public opinion is mixed following the recent passage of a new one cedi Energy Sector Levy by Ghana’s Parliament. While some citizens expressed concern about the growing burden of taxes amid economic hardship, others say they understand the…
The 31st Africa Regional Assembly of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF) wrapped up in Cotonou, Benin, on June 3, 2025, with renewed commitments to interparliamentary cooperation. Delegates emphasized strengthening political dialogue and deepening collaboration across French-speaking African nations.…
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