Former Gambian soldier Michael Sang Correa has been found guilty on six counts of torture and conspiracy to commit torture by a U.S. court in Denver. The verdict marks a historic moment in the pursuit of justice for victims of…

In Bamako, nearly a hundred political parties gathered on Tuesday to protest planned consultations to revise Mali’s political party charter. The transitional authorities announced last week that the regional phase of the consultations would begin on April 16, ahead of…

Top military leaders from the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) have gathered in Ouagadougou for the third high-level meeting aimed at strengthening regional counter-terrorism efforts. The two-day session, which began on Tuesday, focuses on pooling resources, enhancing coordination, and operationalizing…

Guinea’s interim government has kicked off a national biometric census aimed at registering all citizens and assigning them unique identifiers. The 45-day civil registration exercise will also serve as the foundation for compiling a new electoral register. According to Minister…

Benin’s National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) has officially released the timelines for the country’s 2026 general elections. The announcement was made on Tuesday by CENA President Sacca Lafia during a ceremony in Cotonou. The event was attended by representatives from…

Top government officials and security operatives have visited Plateau State to commiserate with grieving communities following Monday’s deadly attack in Zike, which left dozens dead and many homes destroyed. The assailants, yet to be identified, stormed the farming village in…

Amnesty International is calling on the Ghanaian government to immediately close down so-called witch camps in the northern region, where over 500 women remain confined after being accused of witchcraft. In a new report, the rights group highlights the harsh…

A violent riot broke out at Abidjan’s main prison on Monday, injuring at least twelve inmates, according to prison authorities. The unrest stems from ongoing efforts by prison officials to stop the smuggling and circulation of banned substances, especially drugs,…

The Liberian government will hold a high-level retreat in Monrovia on Thursday to find lasting solutions to the country’s pressing economic challenges. The meeting will be chaired by President Joseph Boakai. Stakeholders from various sectors are expected to join government…