Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai has condemned mob violence as a growing danger to the nation’s stability and rule of law. Speaking at the launch of a nationwide Anti-Mob Violence Campaign in Monrovia, Boakai urged citizens to seek legal redress over…

The Togolese government has approved a fresh decentralization action plan set to run from 2025 to 2034. The move, announced in Kara on April 15, aims to strengthen local governance and empower regional authorities. Officials say the strategy will position…

The passing of Pope Francis at age 88 has stirred deep reflection across Africa, where he was widely admired for his advocacy on peace, justice, and human dignity. During his papacy from 2013 to 2025, the late Pontiff visited the…

Easter in Nigeria was marred by grief following a brutal attack in Benue State that claimed nearly 60 lives. The massacre, carried out by unknown gunmen last Friday, has sparked outrage from civil society groups, opposition figures, and security analysts…

Recent killings in Benue State have reignited national concern over security failures in Nigeria’s north-central region. Public affairs analyst Ukah Kruh says the violence exposes deep gaps in the country’s policing and military response systems, calling the situation “daunting and…

Ghana’s President John Mahama is calling on African countries to rethink their economic strategies in light of global shifts in trade and geopolitics. He emphasized the need for the continent to move beyond its traditional roles and invest in industrialization…

Accra will host a high-level ECOWAS extraordinary session from April 22 to 23, 2025, focusing on resolving tensions with Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. The summit marks President Mahama’s first major regional engagement since returning to office and comes as…

In Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso’s police have intensified efforts to crack down on terrorism and organized crime through a special road traffic operation. The nationwide sweep, which ran from March 25 to April 17, targeted crime hotspots and resulted in over…