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•Death toll from devastating floods in Mokwa, Nigeria’s Northcentral State of Niger rises to 153 with over 3000 people displaced. •Civil society and women’s groups in Senegal decry rising femicide cases in the country and call for urgent action to…
Tragedy deepens in Mokwa, Nigeria, as the death toll from recent floods has climbed to 153, according to updated figures from the Niger State Emergency Management Agency (NSEMA). The floods, which ravaged the region late last week, have submerged over…
Women’s rights activists and civil society groups in Senegal are calling for urgent government action as femicide cases continue to rise. So far this year, seven women have reportedly been killed, a figure activists say reflects deeper issues of gender-based…
Senegal’s military has dismantled more than 40 illegal gold mining sites in the eastern region as part of a major crackdown in May. The operation, led by national defense forces, is part of growing efforts to curb environmental degradation and…
Ghanaian authorities have arrested 30 suspects in a series of coordinated anti-illegal mining operations across three regions. The raids, ordered by Inspector General of Police Christian Tetteh Yohuno, focused on galamsey hotspots notorious for environmental destruction and unsafe practices. Police…
Liberia’s education system has been rocked by a cheating scandal uncovered by the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) during the ongoing WASSCE exams. The scheme reportedly involves impersonators and possible collusion by school officials. Dale Gbotoe, WAEC Liberia’s regional head,…
Liberia is seeing a rise in Mpox cases, with 69 active infections confirmed as of May 31, 2025, according to the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL). Fortunately, no deaths have been recorded so far. The institute has introduced…
Guinea’s Union of Republican Forces (UFR) has officially reconfirmed Sidya Touré as party leader during its recent congress, despite his current exile in Côte d’Ivoire. Touré, who served as Prime Minister from 1996 to 1999, received overwhelming support from party…
Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is in Conakry, for a two-day official visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation between Senegal and Guinea. Sonko, who arrived in Conakry on Sunday, June 1, was welcomed with full civil and military honors by…
Togo marked its annual National Tree Day on Sunday with the launch of a major reforestation campaign aimed at curbing deforestation and tackling climate change. The initiative comes as the World Meteorological Organization warns of rising global temperatures between 2025…
This debate explores the critical role that Generation Z—the world’s youngest, most connected, and most diverse generation—can play in redefining and safeguarding democracy. In an era of digital transformation, rising authoritarianism, and shifting civic values, Gen Z is emerging not…
Senegalese football star Édouard Mendy has unveiled ChangeKeepers, a bold new initiative aimed at empowering young entrepreneurs tackling social, educational, and environmental challenges in Senegal. The program will support 10 changemakers with €5,000 grants, 110 hours of tailored training through…
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