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At the recent Sahel Governance Forum held in The Gambia, themed “Women’s Leadership for Inclusive Governance in the Sahel – From Intention to Actions,” stakeholders from across the region came together to examine the role of women in shaping governance…
Listeners in Jos, Plateau State, North Central Nigeria, have lauded West Africa Democracy Radio’s In The Sahel programme for fostering dialogue and raising awareness on security challenges facing communities. The feedback came during an evaluation mission assessing the show’s impact,…
Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno has arrived in Niamey for a working visit aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and fostering Sahelian solidarity. According to a statement from the Chadian presidency, the trip also builds on ongoing diplomatic engagements that…
The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) has criticized what it calls external political pressure aimed at restricting its right of access to the sea. The statement was made during the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries in Turkmenistan. Comprising…
Cameroon’s Constitutional Council has dismissed an appeal by opposition leader Maurice Kamto, upholding the rejection of his candidacy for the October presidential election. The Election Commission, ELECAM, had earlier ruled Kamto’s application invalid, citing multiple nominations as the reason for…
An ECOWAS parliamentary delegation has arrived in Liberia to spearhead a campaign against drug abuse and the growing mental health crisis among young people in West Africa. The high-level team has been meeting with government officials, agencies, and community leaders…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has proposed a 50% increase in taxes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks across Africa, aiming to boost health sector funding and save lives. WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus made the call at the…
•Senegalse Custom Authority intercepts 643 kilograms of Cocain in the Kaffrin region •UN special envoy for the Great Lakes arrives in Togo for crisis resolution in the region. •Ivorina Government summons opposition members over last weekend violence •A prominent Nigerian…
•Health Authorities in Ghana partner with WHO to roll out a nationwide HPV vaccination campaign in September. •Chad and Mauritania receive millions of dollars in grants to support education recovery efforts. •UN special envoy for the Great Lakes arrives in…
In this edition, we shine the spotlight on Kpanlogo, a dynamic Ghanaian dance born in the 1960s from the creative spirit of the Ga people. Blending old rhythms with the energy of rock ‘n’ roll, Kpanlogo became the voice of…
Our African Hero today is none other than the revolutionary thinker and freedom fighter Amilcar Cabral of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde. His ideas on liberation, unity, and dignity continue to inspire generations. Amílcar Cabral was not just a fighter but…
Published in 2005, this novel is a powerful coming-of-age story set in post-independence Nigeria. It follows Enitan, a young woman growing up in Lagos during the political upheavals and cultural shifts of the 1970s and 80s. Through Enitan’s eyes, Sefi…
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