In Guinea, the military-led government has taken another step toward the constitutional referendum scheduled for September 21, 2025. On Thursday, the General Directorate of Elections (DGE) unveiled the final electoral register for the upcoming December 2025 polls. The register lists…

In Ghana, the Opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary is gathering momentum as five aspirants officially file nominations ahead of the January 2026 polls. Leading the pack are former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Assin Central MP Kennedy…

In Togo, the People’s Majority Movement (DMP) has condemned the arrest of several young protesters by state authorities. In a statement released Wednesday, the political coalition described the detentions as arbitrary, accusing security forces of engaging in kidnappings and heavy-handed…

Liberia’s Chief Justice Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay has launched a nationwide audit of all court employees’ academic credentials. The exercise, led by the Civil Service Agency, began Thursday and seeks to verify the authenticity of qualifications held by judicial staff across…

Catholic schools across Mali face an uncertain future as the government suspends subsidies that have long supported their operations. The move threatens to halt educational activities in the upcoming academic semester, putting thousands of teachers at risk of losing their…

More than 100,000 people have been affected by severe flooding across Niger as of August 28, 2025. The figures were revealed at the end of a meeting by the National Committee for Flood Prevention and Management (CNPGI), which convened on…

Nigerians are expressing frustration over the Federal Government’s decision to double the cost of international passports. The Nigeria Immigration Service announced that the new fees will take effect on September 1st, sparking widespread debate. Critics say the increase will make…

Mali’s transitional government has approved a revised 2025 budget, reallocating over 157.1 billion CFA francs to defense and security operations amid delayed elections. Authorities say the move aims to strengthen the armed forces and improve security services as the country…

Dakar is set to host the fourth edition of the Africa Food Systems Forum (AFSF) from August 31 to September 5, 2025. The annual event, championed by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, will focus on “Leading Collaboration, Innovation, and the Implementation…