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…

The West Africa Trade and Investment hub has pledged 1.4 billion dollars to boost Nigeria’s agricultural industry. The USAID-funded project will improve specialized fertilizer production in the country in order to help farmers grow crops on a commercial scale and…

The Ghana university teachers’ association is expected to fully call off their strike and return to the classroom following what they say are resolutions reached with the government on their demands.  The lecturers suspended their seven-week-old strike to return to…

Ghana marked 65 years of independence with pomp and ceremony at the cape coast stadium on Sunday. The celebration was attended by thousands including school children who exhibited their marching skills, and the prime minister of Barbados.  During his address,…

The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Gender has underscored the need for a collective fight against rape. The latest call comes in the midst of the increase in the number of rape cases occurring almost daily. Correspondent Darlington…

Burkina Faso's new head of state, Lieutenant-Colonel Damiba, announced his ministers and cabinet on Saturday saying they will lead the country during a three-year transition period. Atiewin Mbillah-Lawson has more in the following report.