Senegal’s Bureau of Financial Investigations and the Fight against Illicit Trafficking seizes counterfeit banknotes worth one billion CFA francs in Cité Almadie, on March 24, 2023. According to the Senegalese Customs Communication, Office, the four individuals were arrested in the…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) begins issuance of certificates of return to the governors-elect in 26 states where winners have been declared following the conclusion of the March 18th elections. The presentation of certificates is also being extended to…

Gambian authorities are making efforts towards including diaspora voting in their electoral process. Officials have reiterated their commitment to ensuring that every Gambian, both at home and abroad, has the opportunity to exercise their civic right to vote. Our Banjul…

Ghana’s Parliament has passed a bill to decriminalize attempted suicide. Under the new law, individuals who attempt to take their own life will be regarded as needing mental health support, rather than facing prison sentences. WADRs Atiewin Mbillah-Lawson in reports…

Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police is being accused of disobedience to a court order in a case involving a Cameroonian citizen who has been in police detention for over 400 days. The detainee, Agborsangaya Eyong was arrested in 2021 in…

Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has criticized US Vice President Kamala Harris for her comments on Ghana’s stance on LGBTQ+ issues. Harris restated her position on human rights violations against minorities during a recent meeting, stating that her stance…