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STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics – offers some of the most promising career paths in today’s world. Yet, girls remain significantly underrepresented in these fields. In this episode, we shed light on why girls in STEM matter, what…
•25 international and local rights groups in Guinea call for the release of Billoh Bah and Fonike Mengue, a year after their abduction. •A special court in Bamako sentences former Finance Minister Filly Sissoko and others to prison for embezzlement…
In a landmark ruling on Tuesday, Mali’s Special Assize Court sentenced former Economy Minister Bouaré Fily Sissoko to 10 years in prison for her role in the controversial purchase of a presidential jet and military equipment. Sissoko was found guilty…
Civil society organisations in The Gambia have voiced strong criticism following the National Assembly’s rejection of the 2024 draft constitution during its second reading on Monday. The decision, viewed by many as politically motivated, is seen as a major setback…
In Togo, opposition political parties are calling for the postponement of municipal elections slated for July 17, 2025. They argue that the current political climate and lack of consensus do not favour a free and fair electoral process. The demand…
Leaders from Senegal, Mauritania, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, and Gabon are in Washington, D.C., this week for a high-level mini-summit with U.S. President Donald Trump. The three-day engagement is the first of its kind since Trump began his second term in January…
As the US-Africa summit kicks off in Washington, citizens across Senegal and the wider ECOWAS region are watching closely, hopeful for meaningful outcomes. The summit brings together President Donald Trump and leaders from five African nations, including Senegal, Liberia, and…
Liberia has sealed a $1.8 billion agreement with American company Ivanhoe Atlantic to develop and operate a multi-user railway corridor. The deal is seen as a major boost for regional trade and infrastructure. The rail will be crucial in transporting…
Ghana’s 3-billion-dollar IMF-supported programme has hit a rough patch, with the International Monetary Fund flagging significant fiscal slippages at the end of 2024. This comes despite stronger-than-expected economic growth and improved external conditions. In its latest review, the IMF expressed…
In Ghana, President John Mahama says his administration is awaiting the report of the committee investigating petitions against the suspended Chief Justice. The move is part of ongoing efforts to ensure due process in the case. The President stated that…
In Nigeria, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for university admissions for the 2025/2026 academic session. The decision is already sparking debate among education stakeholders across the country. The revised benchmark…
Tragedy has struck Plateau State in north-central Nigeria, where deadly attacks by armed groups, locally referred to as bandits, have claimed over 70 lives in two communities. The incident is one of the deadliest in recent months amid rising insecurity…
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