Burkina Faso has kicked off its first-ever “Invest” forum in the capital, Ouagadougou, marking a major step in its drive to attract global investors. The two-day event, which wraps up today, has drawn over 1,000 participants from 48 countries across…

Mali’s Directorate General of Trade, Consumer Affairs, and Competition has launched a nationwide operation to regulate fuel distribution and enforce official pump prices. The large-scale campaign, which began Thursday, targets unauthorized roadside fuel sales and aims to curb the widespread…

Mali’s transitional government has announced a reduction in the cost of the Confederation of Sahel States passport, making it more affordable for citizens. The decision, taken during Wednesday’s Council of Ministers meeting, seeks to promote regional integration and facilitate the…

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced plans to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Ghana, a move that has sparked public debate and criticism. The decision comes amid growing controversy after Ghana reportedly agreed to accept certain…

A devastating fire in Liberia’s capital, Monrovia, has claimed the lives of six members of a single family, including three children. According to local authorities, the incident occurred late Wednesday night, leaving the neighborhood in deep shock and mourning. Investigations…

In Nigeria, non-academic staff of public universities staged a one-day nationwide protest on Thursday to press the government to meet their long-standing welfare demands. Organized by the Joint Action Committee of the Senior Staff Association of Nigerian Universities (SSANU) and…

In Niger, close to 2,000 young soldiers have officially joined the ranks of the armed forces. The recruits were presented to the national flag on Thursday, marking the completion of their intensive military training. This group represents the second contingent…

In Mali, transitional leader General Assimi Goïta has dismissed eleven senior army officers for alleged acts of indiscipline and an attempt to destabilize the government. The decision, announced Wednesday through a presidential decree, follows what authorities describe as a failed…

In Guinea, political tensions are rising following the creation of two new commissions by the Directorate General of Elections (DGE). The commissions — one to validate candidate sponsorships and another to oversee financial matters — come ahead of the December…

In Ghana, police have arrested two babysitters accused of drugging and torturing their employer’s two-year-old twin sons in East Legon, Accra. The suspects; 30-year-old student nurse Francisca Boakye and 31-year-old Harriet Ansah were apprehended by the Airport Divisional Police Command…

ECOWAS Ministers have begun a special session in Abuja to review how statutory leadership positions are shared across West Africa. The meeting, opened by ECOWAS Chairman and Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio, aims to promote fairness, inclusivity, and regional…

The Gambia has inaugurated its first Chinese Visa Service Center in Banjul, marking a new milestone in diplomatic and economic relations between the two nations. The center, officially launched on October 8, allows Gambians with ordinary passports to apply directly…