In the Sahel Region, specifically in Mali, diplomatic tensions are escalating between Bamako and Algiers. This latest escalation follows comments by Algerian Foreign Minister, Amed Attaf, who stated that the military option has failed in the fight against terrorism and…

President Adama Barrow has directed the Ministers of Agriculture and Finance to resolve issues surrounding the digital payment system for farmers as the trade season begins. The move follows complaints from farmers about delayed payments, raising concerns over the efficiency…

The governments of Senegal and Mauritania have announced the opening of the first gas well from the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim project. Located along the border of the two countries, this development marks the start of gas commercialization efforts in the…

President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s year-end speech has sparked diverse reactions across Senegal. Advocating for the rationalization of the country’s nearly 400 political parties, he emphasized that the current number impedes democratic progress. The president has called for dialogue with political…

In his final New Year’s address as Ghana’s Head of State, President Nana Akufo-Addo expressed optimism for the country’s future, despite the challenges of his term, especially those triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic. Akufo-Addo, who will hand over to President-elect…

The President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, has urged West Africans to embrace 2025 with optimism despite the turbulence of 2024. In a video message, he highlighted the region’s resilience amid challenges to peace, stability, and unity…

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has announced the withdrawal of all foreign military forces, including French troops, by 2025. The decision marks a significant shift in Senegal’s defense policy and follows the president’s earlier declaration in November about closing French…

Gambian President Adama Barrow has called for unity and restraint among citizens to foster national development ahead of the 2026 Presidential Election. He urged Gambians to avoid divisive politics and uphold respect for the rule of law. President Barrow also…

Togo is set for significant governance reforms in early 2025, including the establishment of a Senate, President Faure Gnassingbe has announced. These changes will coincide with the full implementation of the 2024 constitution, voted into effect last year. In his…

In Mauritania, opposition parties have denounced a government-backed bill aimed at restructuring the political landscape and strengthening democracy. Critics allege the legislation seeks to centralize control, suppress new political formations, and stifle opposition. The bill, adopted by the Council of…

Burkina Faso has announced the collection of 175 billion CFA francs in 2024 through the Patriotic Support Fund. The funds aim to bolster the army’s efforts in combating terrorism. This substantial sum will be used primarily to equip the military…