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…

The Gambia’s push for a new constitution has once again hit a wall as the National Assembly rejected the 2024 Draft Constitution Bill during its second reading on Monday. With only 35 of 56 MPs voting in favor, the bill…