In Nigeria’s Benue State, ongoing violence has left many displaced farmers living in fear and despair. Despite being moved from overcrowded camps near Makurdi, the state capital, these vulnerable communities continue to face attacks by suspected herders as they try…

In Mauritania, former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz has been sentenced to 15 years in prison following an appeal trial that concluded on Wednesday. The former leader, who served from 2008 to 2019, was convicted of illicit enrichment and money…

In Ghana, a five-member committee probing three petitions against Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo will begin hearings on Thursday, May 15. The committee, chaired by Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, was set up following a prima facie determination by President Mahama, in…

Ghana’s Presidency has cautioned Sammy Gyamfi, acting CEO of the Ghana Gold Board, after a video showed him handing out dollar bills to social media evangelist Patricia Asieduaa. The video sparked public outrage, prompting an apology from Gyamfi, who described…

Gambian President Adama Barrow has vowed transparency and accountability in the handling of assets seized from ex-leader Yahya Jammeh. In a national address Wednesday night, Barrow promised to release reports from the National Assembly and Audit Office on the matter.…

In Benin, the government has dismissed the Executive Secretaries of Adjarra and Toucountouna over financial misconduct. The action followed inspection missions that uncovered evidence of embezzlement and mismanagement of public funds. Authorities say legal proceedings will be launched against the…

In Liberia, President Joseph Boakai marked Unification Day by launching a fresh dialogue with key opposition leaders aimed at fostering national cohesion. He reached out to former Presidents Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and George Weah, along with political heavyweights Benoni Urey…

In Côte d’Ivoire, Tidjane Thiam has been re-elected president of the Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) at the party’s 9th extraordinary congress in Abidjan. The move comes just days after Thiam’s resignation, seen as a legal strategy to shield…

In Mali, road safety experts from the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) have begun talks to develop joint strategies aimed at reducing traffic accidents. The meeting, which started Monday, brings together representatives from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—all members of…