Authorities and citizens in Mali are increasingly worried about the disappearance of Siaka Dembélé, the president of a regional council who went missing last Friday while traveling to Bamako. Family members fear Dembélé may have been abducted by armed groups…

Burkina Faso’s transitional leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has called on public institutions to disengage from Western media outlets, accusing them of spreading narratives detrimental to Africa’s image. He further instructed all government ministries to end subscription contracts with these organizations…

Niger’s Prime Minister, Ali Mahaman Lamine Zeine, is in Dakar for the Invest in Senegal Forum (FII Senegal) 2025, held from October 7–8 at the CICAD conference center in Diamniadio. Welcomed by Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko, Zeine’s visit marks…

Benin’s National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) has intensified consultations with key ministries as part of preparations for the 2026 general elections. After earlier engagements with political parties, CENA met on Monday with government institutions overseeing electoral matters to strengthen coordination…

The European Union has urged Nigeria to expedite long-awaited electoral reforms ahead of the 2027 general elections. The EU says timely action is crucial to restore public confidence and bolster democratic institutions in the country. This renewed call comes amid…

In The Gambia, former Auditor General Modou Ceesay has sued the government over what he calls his unlawful removal from office. Ceesay, represented by Counsellor Lamin Darbo, filed the case at the Supreme Court against the Attorney General and the…

In Ghana, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has indefinitely postponed the start of the Third Meeting of the First Session of the Ninth Parliament under the Fourth Republic. A statement from the Speaker’s office attributed the decision to circumstances beyond…

In Liberia, operations at the Government ELWA Hospital came to a halt on Monday as hundreds of health workers staged a protest over low wages and poor working conditions. The demonstrators — including nurses, physician assistants, lab technicians, and support…

In Guinea, tanker drivers took to the streets on Monday to protest what they describe as harsh and inhumane working conditions. The drivers cited chronic fatigue, poor pay, and lack of rest facilities as some of their biggest challenges, calling…

In Benin, a recent attack on the Wara border post in the northeastern region has renewed fears over the country’s fragile security landscape. This latest assault follows the September raid on the Kalalé police station, further exposing a troubling trend…