In Benin, political activist Julien Kandé Kansou has been remanded in custody following a hearing with the special prosecutor of the Court for the Repression of Economic Offenses and Terrorism (CRIET) on Thursday. Kansou, a member of the main opposition…

Former Senegalese Minister of Mines, Sophie Gladima, is facing investigation over the alleged misappropriation of COVID-19 relief funds. On Wednesday, June 11, she appeared before the High Court of Justice’s investigating commission in Dakar. Gladima is accused of embezzling nearly…

Senegal and Congo-Brazzaville are strengthening economic ties through renewed bilateral cooperation. During a five-day working visit to Dakar, Congolese Prime Minister Anatole Collinet Makosso and his Senegalese counterparts reactivated a joint committee that had remained dormant since 2018. The revitalized…

Liberian President Joseph Boakai has called on government officials to embrace a performance-driven culture as the foundation for national development. Speaking during a ceremony on Thursday, where high-performing ministries and agencies were recognized, Boakai emphasized the need for accountability and…

Ghana’s Minister for Communication, Digital Technology, and Innovation, Samuel George, has urged owners of 62 radio stations suspended by the National Communications Authority (NCA) to regularize their operations within a 30-day grace period or risk losing their licenses permanently. The…

As Nigeria marked its annual Democracy Day on June 12, the government used the occasion to reaffirm its dedication to democratic principles. During a commemorative event in Abuja, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, emphasized the country’s…

The United Nations Ocean Conference wrapped up on Friday in Nice, France, after a week of intense discussions on marine conservation. Among the most vocal participants were fishermen and activists from West Africa, who raised urgent concerns about industrial overfishing…

Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo has unveiled a new political initiative dubbed the Enough is Enough movement. The launch was announced in an open letter shared on his party’s official Facebook page on Thursday. Gbagbo, who leads the opposition PPA-CI…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to protecting democratic freedoms, particularly the right to free speech. Speaking during a joint session of the National Assembly on Democracy Day, he promised that dissent and criticism would not be met…

As Nigeria marked Democracy Day, citizens across the country responded with mixed emotions to President Bola Tinubu’s national address. While some praised his call for unity and democratic progress, others questioned whether his administration has upheld those values. From parades…

Leaders of the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) have held talks with the Parliamentary Select Committee on Health in an effort to end their nationwide strike. The final decision now rests with the Association’s National Council. GRNMA began…