Côte d’Ivoire remains on edge as citizens await the final results of last Saturday’s presidential election. Preliminary figures from the Independent Electoral Commission indicate that incumbent Alassane Ouattara, seeking a fourth term, is currently in the lead. Throughout the weekend,…

Cameroon’s Constitutional Council is set to announce the results of the October 12 presidential election today amid heightened political tension. Protests have erupted across several cities, led by supporters of opposition leader Issa Tchiroma Bakary, who accuses authorities of electoral…

Guinea’s Supreme Court has gone ahead with inaugurating special electoral committees just weeks before the December 28 presidential election, despite growing opposition. The latest appointments include members of the panel of professional doctors and the candidate validation commission, signaling the…

The U.S. State Department has officially removed Mali from its Visa Bond Pilot Program, ending the requirement for Malian nationals to post a financial guarantee of between 5,000 and 15,000 U.S. dollars when applying for visas. Originally implemented for countries…

In Niger, law enforcement authorities have arrested hundreds of individuals in a large-scale anti-drug operation carried out overnight from Saturday to Sunday across several neighborhoods of Niamey, the capital. The operation, codenamed “Garkoua” — meaning “Shield” — was led by…

Benin is hosting the first International Symposium on Scientific Advances in Sexual and Reproductive Health from Monday to Wednesday in Cotonou. The event, organized by Enabel, the Belgian Development Agency, in partnership with the Beninese Association for the Promotion of…

The Liberian government’s decision to temporarily host Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, an alleged member of the notorious MS-13 gang, has stirred intense public debate and safety concerns. Garcia, identified by U.S. authorities as part of the transnational criminal organization known…

Former Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has announced plans to return to the country next month, nearly nine years after going into exile. The announcement was made through a WhatsApp call broadcast to a jubilant crowd gathered in his hometown of…

President John Mahama has unveiled a groundbreaking initiative offering free tertiary education for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in Ghana. The program, launched over the weekend, will be implemented through a revamped and digitalized Students Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) to enhance…