In a major political shakeup, Nigeria’s former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has officially resigned from the People’s Democratic Party (PDP), ending months of speculation about his political future. Abubakar’s decision was confirmed in a formal letter submitted to the PDP…

In a significant political development, Côte d’Ivoire’s ruling party, the RHDP, held its first formal talks with the opposition CAP-Côte d’Ivoire coalition ahead of the country’s October 2025 presidential elections. The meeting, which took place on Wednesday, July 16, signals…

Security experts, policymakers, civil society actors, and youth from across West Africa are meeting in Dakar today, Thursday, July 17, to discuss the growing security crisis in the Central Sahel and its spillover into Senegal. The debate, organised by West…

In Liberia, a major protest led by the civil society group STAND—Solidarity of Trust for A New Day—is underway today, July 17, in the capital, Monrovia. The demonstration, held under the theme “Enough is Enough,” calls for greater accountability from…

In Guinea, the national association of lawyers has suspended its three-week-long strike, which had seen legal professionals boycott courts and tribunals across the country. The strike was prompted by the abduction of one of their colleagues, sparking outrage within the…

In Mali, former Prime Minister Moussa Mara has been released after being questioned for several hours by judicial authorities on Wednesday. The inquiry was linked to a recent social media post in which he expressed solidarity with prisoners of conscience.…

In Ghana, the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association (GRNMA) has suspended its planned industrial action following productive talks with the government on Monday, July 15, 2025. The GRNMA says government commitments—especially the pledge to include fuel allowances in the…