The African Development Fund has approved an initial $99.16 million to support the Regional West Africa Rice Development Project, targeting increased food security and self-sufficiency in the region. This initiative, focused on The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, ECOWAS, and the Africa Rice…

In Liberia, a massive protest has erupted in Gbarnga, Bong County, as marketers expressed frustration over a dispute regarding their trade locations. Angered by the uncertainty surrounding the relocation of vendors from the old Gbarnga Central Market to the newly…

The National Human Rights Council of Côte d’Ivoire has disclosed alarming statistics regarding school pregnancies in its annual human rights report. Between September 2022 and April 2023, a total of 3,588 pregnancies were documented in schools across the country. The…

In Nigeria, industry players and citizens alike are reacting to the resuscitation of the Port Harcourt Refinery following its recent commencement of fuel production.  The Nigerian government took a significant step in March 2021 by securing a $1.5 billion loan…

Some environmental groups in Ghana are raising alarms about the vulnerability of the capital, Accra, to flooding. They are, therefore, urging the government to prioritize flood protection and preventive measures. This has become the situation after years of inadequate urban…

In Ghana, the Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has declined a formal request by the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, to recall Parliament for a two-day session to address 22 urgent government business items. The Speaker explained that the proximity of…

In Mali, four executives from Barrick Gold, the Canadian mining company operating the Loulo-Gounkoto Mine in the western region, have been arrested on charges of money laundering and misappropriation of public assets. The arrests come amid growing scrutiny by Malian…

The National Assembly of The Gambia has commenced critical deliberations on the government’s budget estimates for the year 2025, marking an important step in shaping the nation’s fiscal priorities for the coming year. The debates, which started on Wednesday, witnessed…

Ghana’s Electoral Commission (EC) is facing significant backlash over its decision to limit media access to collation centers on election day, sparking concerns about transparency. In a memo dated November 25, 2024, the EC Deputy Chairman in charge of Operations…