Tensions are rising in the Mano River Union region as Guinea and Sierra Leone face off over a border dispute. Authorities in Conakry on Tuesday announced the arrest of several Sierra Leonean soldiers, alleging they crossed into Guinean territory without…

In Mali, the Bamako Military Tribunal on Tuesday examined two separate cases involving the diversion and illegal sale of weapons. The cases concern two members of the Malian Armed Forces accused of acts described as a serious threat to national…

Nigeria is set to host the official launch of the ECOWAS Combined Maritime Task Force in May this year. The initiative is a joint naval operation aimed at tackling piracy, terrorism, drug smuggling, and illegal fishing in the Gulf of…

Nigeria’s Federal Government is facing a lawsuit at the ECOWAS Court over alleged alterations to tax laws. A group of businesses and investors filed the suit, arguing that the recent changes violate provisions of the ECOWAS Treaty. The petition comes…

Concerns are rising in Ghana over increasing incidents of violence in Senior High Schools following clashes at major inter-school events. Several students were injured, while others are currently in police custody as authorities investigate the disturbances. The developments have reignited…

In Senegal, the umbrella body of unions in the Education and Training Sector has announced a nationwide work stoppage starting today. A full strike is scheduled for tomorrow, with additional action planned for Monday, March 2. The unions accuse the…

The Liberian Senate is reviewing a bill seeking to establish a Claims Court. The proposed legislation aims to create a specialised judicial body where citizens and private entities can seek redress against the government for alleged rights abuses. Lawmakers are…

In Liberia, the Ministry of Justice is seeking a court order to compel senior Senate officials to provide financial documents linked to about 27 million dollars in excess spending. The move follows an audit by the General Audit Commission covering…

In Togo, cultural actors are expressing frustration over what they describe as state neglect. On Tuesday, artists and industry professionals held an urgent press conference in Lomé to raise concerns about worsening working and living conditions within the sector. The…

The Gambia has been ranked among the 10 best-governed countries in Africa and 74th globally in the 2026 World Economic Governance Index. According to Business Insider Africa, Banjul scored 47.6 out of 100 on the index. Neighbouring Senegal placed 7th…