Burkina Faso’s Ouaga One High Court has sentenced former magistrate Sidaty Yoda to 18 months in prison and a hefty fine for his role in a major real estate scam. Yoda and his co-defendants were found guilty of illegally selling…

Ghana’s parliamentary minority has slammed the government’s decision to temporarily shut down its embassy in Washington, D.C., following a major visa fraud scandal. The move, announced by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on May 26, comes after a special…

Togo has announced a significant increase in the number of municipal councilor seats for its upcoming local elections scheduled for July 10, 2025. A recent government decree puts the number of councilors to be elected at 1,667—up from 1,527 in…

Civil society organizations in Benin are intensifying calls for amendments to the country’s electoral laws to promote fairness and inclusivity ahead of the 2026 presidential election. The groups argue that current regulations—such as mandatory national coverage and high financial thresholds…

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye concluded a landmark 24-hour visit to Guinea-Bissau on May 26, marking the first official visit by a Senegalese leader since Guinea-Bissau’s independence in 1974. Upon arrival, President Faye received a grand military welcome and was…

Liberia has officially launched its campaign for re-election to Category A of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council. The campaign began with a Boat-Launch Reception on the Thames River in London, attended by representatives of IMO member states and maritime…

The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) annual meetings are ongoing this week in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, bringing together policymakers, economists, and stakeholders from across the continent. On Monday, AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina reflected on his tenure, highlighting major accomplishments under his…

President John Mahama has revealed plans to reopen Ghana’s domestic and international capital markets, with a focus on restoring the country’s bond market. Speaking at the Ghana CEO Summit in Accra, Mahama emphasized that future borrowing will target self-financing and…