Former Ivorian Prime Minister Guillaume Soro has strongly condemned his removal from Côte d’Ivoire’s electoral roll, calling it a sign of democratic decline ahead of the October presidential election. Soro, also a former Speaker of Parliament, expressed concern over rising…

Political parties in Mali are mobilizing to resist a government decision to dissolve them, calling it a serious blow to democracy. The move followed recommendations from the recent national consultation of vital forces. The dissolution was approved during a cabinet…

Nobel Laureate and peace activist Leymah Gbowee has called for a cultural transformation in Liberia to boost women’s participation in politics. Her remarks add weight to growing demands for gender equity in leadership. Speaking out this week, Gbowee emphasized that…

Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to the social stability pact signed with trade unions and employers’ groups. The announcement followed fresh worker protests over civil service layoffs. The signing ceremony, held Thursday at government headquarters,…

In Benin, a planned International Labor Day march by the Workers’ Union (CSTB) was forcefully disrupted by the Republican Police in Cotonou. The incident led to the arrest of the union’s top official. The march, scheduled for May 1, aimed…

Ghanaian police have launched a probe into a fatal shooting that left five men dead in Asiyaw, near Nsawam, in the Eastern Region. The incident, which occurred on April 29, reportedly stemmed from a dispute over sand mining. Authorities say…

In Niger, General Abdourahmane Tiani has appointed members to the Consultative Council for Refoundation, marking a key milestone in the country’s post-conference transition process. The appointments follow the national conference held in Niamey in February 2025, which set the framework…

Togo’s academic community gathered Thursday at the University of Lomé to discuss the African Union’s recent designation of slavery and colonization as crimes against humanity. The focus was on the enduring impact of these atrocities on Africans. The AU’s resolution,…

At this year’s International Labor Day event in Abuja, the Trade Union Congress (TUC) of Nigeria called for stronger global worker solidarity and decried rising global instability driven by greed and unchecked capitalism. TUC President Festus Osifo warned that the…

Mali has become the latest African country to roll out the R21/Matrix-M vaccine to protect children against malaria. This is the first time the country is introducing a malaria vaccine into its public health system. The move marks a significant…