In Mali, several women are speaking out against a rule imposed by the jihadist group JNIM that forces them to wear veils while traveling. The decree, enforced in areas under the group’s influence, has sparked outrage among women in the…

African Union officials and human rights advocates have renewed their commitment to advancing and protecting human rights across the continent. The pledge was made on Tuesday during commemorative events marking Africa Human Rights Day in Banjul, The Gambia. The ceremony…

Senegalese Commissioner Idrissa Sow has been elected as the new Chairperson of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. His election took place in Banjul, The Gambia, during the opening of the Commission’s 85th Ordinary Session on Tuesday. Sow…

Senegal and Kenya have signed a visa waiver agreement allowing citizens of both countries to travel visa-free for up to 90 days. The deal, finalized on Tuesday, aims to strengthen diplomatic ties and boost trade, tourism, and cultural exchange between…

Guinea’s political scene is abuzz with debate following the electoral body’s announcement that presidential hopefuls must deposit 900 million Guinean francs — about 103,663 U.S. dollars — to qualify for the December 28, 2025 election. The General Directorate of Elections,…

Nigeria’s Senate has approved a bill establishing the Nigerian Mines Rangers Service, a new agency dedicated to tackling illegal mining and strengthening regulation of the country’s minerals sector. Lawmakers say the specialized service will help secure mining sites, protect national…

In Liberia, the House of Representatives has invited the General Auditing Commission (GAC) to conduct a full audit of its operations — a first in the post-war era. The landmark exercise, which began on Tuesday, marks a major step toward…

In Ghana, Speaker of Parliament Alban Bagbin has proposed the introduction of official leave for Members of Parliament, citing the intense workload and its toll on lawmakers’ personal and family lives. He made the suggestion on Tuesday as Parliament reconvened…

The Gambian government has denounced a group calling itself Justice for All, accusing it of inciting violence and disrupting public transport operations through social media. Authorities say members of the group recently mounted roadblocks at the country’s border to protest…