The United Arab Emirates is boosting its diplomatic footprint in the Central Sahel region, signaling deeper engagement with Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. A high-level Emirati delegation held talks with leaders in all three countries, exploring opportunities for cooperation in…

The future of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is in question as its 2025 expiration date approaches. The U.S. trade deal currently provides duty-free access to African exports. A top U.S. diplomat has called for reforms to AGOA,…

President Bola Tinubu has called for an industrial revolution to transform Nigeria’s growing population into an economic asset rather than a crisis in the making. Speaking through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the Taraba Investment Summit in Jalingo, the President…

The Armed Forces of Liberia has activated its 1st Armored Reconnaissance Battalion and a new Signal Unit, marking a major step in the country’s military modernization efforts. The activation ceremony took place at the Barclay Training Center in Monrovia and…

Former First Lady of Liberia, Nancy Doe, has passed away at the age of 76. She was the widow of Samuel Doe, the controversial leader of Liberia who was assassinated during a coup in 1990. As the first lady, she…

A joint statement by Amnesty International and the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is drawing sharp attention to alleged extrajudicial executions of approximately 20 civilians in Diafarabé, in Mali’s Mopti region. According to eyewitness accounts, the killings were carried…

In Chad, opposition parties are strongly condemning the legal actions taken against former Prime Minister and opposition leader, Succès Masra, who was placed in pre-trial detention on Wednesday. Masra, the leader of the Transformers party, was arrested on May 16…

In Niger, President Abdourahamane Tiani on Wednesday welcomed a ministerial delegation from the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) in Niamey. The delegation presented “La Confédérale,” the official anthem of the AES Confederation, just two days after it was similarly unveiled…

In Nigeria, Labour Party’s 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has dismissed speculation about forming a political coalition ahead of the 2027 elections. Obi stated that the only coalition he supports is one against hunger, poverty, poor healthcare, and inadequate education.…

Nigeria’s Central Bank Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, says the country’s economy is showing signs of stability and renewed investor confidence. Speaking after the Central Bank’s 300th Monetary Policy Committee meeting on Tuesday, Cardoso noted the decision to retain the policy rate…

Authorities in Ghana have launched a major clean-up operation in Accra’s Central Business District. The Accra Metropolitan Assembly began a three-day decongestion exercise on Tuesday to remove unauthorized structures and street vendors. The move aims to restore order and ease…