Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has condemned the arrest of Beninese journalist Hugues Comlan Sossoukpè, describing it as a targeted kidnapping and a serious violation of press freedom. Sossoukpè, who heads the online news outlet Olofofo.info, was detained on July 10…

In Benin, the death toll from the Malian bus accident in Glazoué has climbed to 27. The increase follows the discovery of additional bodies inside the wreckage on Monday evening. Authorities confirmed that search operations will continue today, with 16…

In Mali, reactions are divided as the military government marks five years since the 2020 coup that ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita. When the military seized power, it pledged to address the insecurity that has plagued the country for years.…

The remains of activist Alain Christoph, popularly known as Alino Faso, were repatriated to Ouagadougou on Monday. His body was received at the airport by government officials and dozens of citizens who gathered to pay their respects. The remains were…

Senegal’s National Assembly has opened its first extraordinary session, with a groundbreaking whistleblower protection bill high on the agenda. The draft law, unveiled Monday, would allow whistleblowers to report misconduct internally and, if unresolved, disclose information publicly. If passed, Senegal…

Former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo has reignited political tensions with remarks criticizing what he calls President Alassane Ouattara’s bid for a “fourth term.” Speaking as leader of the PPA-CI party, Gbagbo denounced Ouattara’s intentions ahead of the October election, a…

President John Mahama has granted amnesty to 998 prisoners across Ghana in line with Article 72 of the 1992 Constitution. The decision, announced in a statement by presidential spokesperson Felix Kwakye Ofosu, followed advice from the Prisons Service Council and…

Ghana’s former President Nana Akufo-Addo has linked Africa’s persistent insecurity to weak institutions and entrenched corruption. Speaking Monday at the graduation lecture of Course 33 of Nigeria’s National Defense College in Abuja, the former leader stressed that without strong governance…

The University of Liberia has reported alarming results from its 2025 entrance and placement exams, with a majority of candidates failing to meet the required standard. According to the institution’s Centers for Testing and Evaluation, over 13,000 candidates registered for…

Three leading environmental groups have sounded the alarm over an alleged illegal attempt to divert the Birim River near Apapam in Ghana’s Eastern Region. The river, regarded as sacred by local communities, flows through one of the country’s most vital…

August 18 marked five years since Mali’s military ousted President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita, ending months of mass protests against corruption, nepotism, and economic mismanagement. The coup was hailed by many at the time as a fresh start for the troubled…