Togo has officially entered its Fifth Republic. Faure Gnassingbé, President of the Council of Ministers, inaugurated the new era during a joint session of Parliament on Tuesday, a ceremony that marked a historic step in the country’s governance. Delivering his…

Civil society groups in Guinea-Bissau are urging ECOWAS to take stronger action to ensure the country’s electoral process reaches its conclusion despite military interference. Their appeal follows Tuesday’s announcement by the electoral commission that it cannot declare results because the…

Nigeria is witnessing strong national and international reactions after Defense Minister Mohammed Badaru Abubakar resigned from office, citing health reasons in a letter dated December 1. President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation and named former Chief of Defense Staff,…

The European Union has raised fresh concerns over the growing influence of foreign-backed disinformation in Nigeria’s political landscape. Speaking at a workshop for diplomatic correspondents in Abuja on December 2, EU officials said the country’s fragile security environment and deepening…

Ghanaian consumers are set to face higher utility bills as the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission announces new tariff adjustments effective January 1, 2026. The increases form part of the PURC’s 2026–2030 Multi-Year Tariff Review, which aims to ensure sustainable service…

Niger’s transitional authorities have issued a stern warning to French nuclear company Orano, threatening legal action after the discovery of abandoned radioactive material in the country’s north. The Minister of Justice announced the move on Tuesday, following the uncovering of…

Burkina Faso’s government has introduced new, stricter guidelines regulating the acceptance of foreign donations and funding. In a communiqué signed by Prime Minister Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, ministers and institutional leaders were instructed to subject all external assistance to rigorous scrutiny…

The civil society movement Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) has accused the Gambian government of sidestepping accountability after officials allegedly ignored the group’s petition on corruption and the misuse of public resources. At a press briefing on Tuesday, GALA criticized…

Liberia’s civil rights movement Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND) has announced a nationwide protest for December 17, 2025, citing escalating economic hardship and alleged corruption within the government. The upcoming demonstration follows the group’s first major protest…

Liberian President Joseph Boakai has taken his cabinet meeting to the country’s western region, reinforcing his commitment to inclusive national development. The session focused on addressing the unique challenges faced by rural communities and accelerating progress outside the capital. President…