Political parties in Mali have voiced strong opposition following the government’s recent suspension of all political and associational activities. The controversial decision, issued by the Council of Ministers, is said by the military-led government to be necessary for restoring public…

Côte d’Ivoire’s government has approved a revision to Article 51 of the Electoral Code, just six months before the 2025 presidential election. The amendment targets the endorsement process for presidential candidates, requiring each aspirant to secure backing from 1% of…

Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has outlined key early achievements of his administration, promising a decisive reset of the nation’s governance. In a national address on May 7, Mahama highlighted actions such as reducing government size, abolishing the controversial E-levy,…

In The Gambia, the youth-led movement Gambians Against Looted Assets (GALA) is moving forward with a planned peaceful protest today despite a police ban. The protest aims to demand government transparency over the controversial sale of former President Yahya Jammeh’s…

President Bola Tinubu has launched a bold initiative to boost Nigeria’s economy by prioritizing locally made goods in public procurement. The policy, recently approved by the Federal Government, mandates that government agencies give preference to Nigerian-made products, aiming to strengthen…

Liberia has introduced a new “Government Town Hall” initiative to strengthen dialogue between state officials and citizens across the country. Launched on Wednesday by the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism, the program—subtitled “Let’s Talk About It”—will operate in…

Togo has officially launched the Air Quality Project (PQAT) to monitor and improve the air residents breathe. The initiative is part of the government’s wider environmental strategy and is designed to strengthen air pollution control and public health safeguards. With…

The ECOWAS Regional Baseline Consultation Workshop is underway in Abuja, Nigeria, bringing together experts and officials from across West Africa to bolster food security and humanitarian response efforts. The three-day event has drawn around 30 participants from disaster management agencies,…

In Ghana, Member of Parliament for Old Tafo, Vincent Ekow Assafuah, has hinted at pursuing a review of the Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss his injunction application against the suspension of Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. The 3–2 majority ruling was…