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At least twelve people have drowned in northwestern Nigeria while trying to escape an armed group attack in Zamfara State. The victims, mostly women and children, were crossing a river in a canoe when it capsized, authorities said. The tragedy…
Benin’s ruling coalition has named Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni as its candidate for the April 2026 presidential election. The Progressive Union for Renewal and the Republican Bloc made the joint announcement, ending months of speculation over President Patrice Talon’s successor.…
Some Beninese citizens have been sharing their views on Romuald Wadagni being named the successor to outgoing President Patrice Talon. Reactions have been mixed, with some hailing the decision as a step toward continuity and stability. Others, however, expressed caution,…
A political science lecturer at the University of Parakou, Dr. Romaric Lucien Badoussi, has shared his perspective on Romuald Wadagni’s recent election. Speaking to Moustapha Diakhité, Dr. Badoussi questioned whether Wadagni enjoys unanimous support within the ruling majority. He noted…
A U.S. Congressional delegation led by Senator James Austin Scott has paid a visit to Burkina Faso as the country reports recent gains in its fight against insecurity. The delegation met on Friday with the President of the Transitional Legislative…
Academic activities at the University of Liberia have come to a halt as faculty members suspend all teaching duties over long-standing disputes with the administration and government. The University of Liberia Faculty Association made the announcement after an emergency general…
President John Mahama has announced new measures to calm tensions in the Sawla-Bole area of Ghana’s Savannah Region following fresh clashes between the Gonja and Brifor communities. A high-level delegation led by the Interior Minister has been dispatched to the…
Nearly 30 million voters across Malawi, Guinea, Seychelles, and Gabon are set to cast their ballots this September in elections viewed as critical for democracy and political transition. Malawi kicks off on September 16 with general elections to choose a…
•Families of victims of political violence in Senegal demand justice in a Dakar rally. •12 persons drown while fleeing from armed groups in Nigeria’s Zamfara State •And Beninese react to the ruling coalition’s nomination of Wadagni as Talon’s successor for…
Across West Africa, millions still lack access to safe, clean, and private sanitation facilities, exposing communities to preventable diseases and undermining efforts in education, gender equity, and child health. From rural villages to urban settlements, improving toilet hygiene means more…
Nigeria’s National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the Renewed Hope Development Plan (2026–2030) to accelerate reforms toward achieving the country’s $1 trillion economy target. The decision came during the council’s 151st meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the…
Women make up over 50% of Africa’s population, yet their representation in leadership and decision-making remains disproportionately low. According to UN Women (2024), women hold only 26.5% of parliamentary seats globally and less than 20% of ministerial positions in Africa.…
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