Feminists in The Gambia have been up in arms against an imam who made a controversial comment about female judges of the sharia court. After the appointment of women judges to the courts, Imam Abdoulie said the appointment represents a…

In Burkina Faso, Customs inspectors from Ouagadougou in charge of controlling goods intended for export, intercepted 480 g of methamphetamine worth 19,200,000 CFA francs. The drugs were destined for New Zealand. Patrick Salia has the details

Ghana has been advised to return to the international monetary fund to seek relief from its worsening economic situation. The caution by ratings agency Fitch comes as more economists predict difficult times for the country’s economy.  Ghanaian Correspondent, Eric Mawuena…

A report by the Innovations for Poverty Action and the Inclusion for All initiative has revealed that Nigerian banks are charging customers above regulatory limits and are making them pay undeclared charges, thereby hampering the country’s effort to reduce financial…

Mauritania has accused the Malian army of crimes against its nationals. On Tuesday, Mauritanian Foreign summoned the Malian ambassador to protest the recurring acts. The move came after Mauritanians civilians disappeared in unclear circumstances at the border region of Adel…

West Africa Democracy Radio WADR in collaboration with its local partner Kaf FM held an event in southern Senegal in honor of International Women’s Day yesterday. The occasion served not only to celebrate rural women and highlight their difficulties but…