Media owners in Senegal are speaking out against a government order to shut down dozens of media outlets. The Ministry of Communications says the affected outlets failed to comply with provisions of the Press Code following a recent audit. However,…

Mali’s national consultations on the future of political parties have entered phase three this Tuesday. Stakeholders from across the country are gathered to deliberate on potential reforms, including the controversial proposal to dissolve existing political parties. The review process has…

The legal team of opposition candidate Tidiane Thiam is pushing for his immediate reinstatement on Côte d’Ivoire’s electoral roll. Thiam was disqualified over dual nationality concerns, despite the court confirming his Ivorian citizenship. Authorities argue he wasn’t Ivorian at the…

Benin’s former police chief, Louis Philippe Houndegnon, may face two years in prison as the state prosecutor pushes for sentencing. Houndegnon, a vocal critic of the current government, is on trial for inciting rebellion and harassment through a communication system.…

In Rivers State, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) will observe May Day with a rally demanding the return of democratic governance. The protest comes amid concerns over the ongoing state of emergency in the oil-rich region, which many view as…

In Accra, anti-galamsey group Generational Rights Protection Society led a protest calling for tougher government action on illegal mining. The demonstrators expressed outrage over the government’s perceived weak response to the destruction caused by galamsey operations. They marched through the…

The Liberia Poultry Federation has voiced serious concerns about a lack of transparency in policies affecting the sector. At its first stakeholders’ meeting in Monrovia, members from across the poultry industry gathered to review a key policy document drafted in…