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•Ghana’s finance minister rejects the central bank’s request for over $3 billion bailout •Cote d’Ivoire’s Parliament Adopts a Bill Ratifying Organization of Civil Society •And, The Gambia’s Human Rights Commission holds advocacy meeting on ratification of the Optional Protocol to…
Senegal’s former ruling party, APR denounces travel ban on several officials of Macky Sall’s regime. Victims of stadium stampede accuse Guinean authorities of being responsible for the stampede death of their loved ones A new World Bank report says Liberia…
This edition is special and continues the International Women’s Day celebration; after all, March is the month for women. Our discussion with rights activist Aisha Yesufu will explore the different issues affecting women from all social classes. This year’s International…
Qaanitah Hunter is a multiple award-winning journalist and political editor at News24, South Africa. She is the author of ‘Balance of Power: Ramaphosa and the future of South Africa’ and recently co-authored a book called ‘Eight Days in July: Inside…
•The Senegalese National Assembly adopts a Bill to ratify the convention of transfer of prisoners with Morocco. •Cote d’Ivoire records over nine thousand cases of Gender-Based Violence in 2024 •Authorities in Mali suspend salaries of hundred-plus teachers for prolonged absence…
More than 9,600 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) have been recorded in Côte d’Ivoire this year. Dr. Fofana Epse Binaté Namizata, a Gender Technical Advisor, revealed the figures at a government forum in Abidjan. She also highlighted progress in promoting…
Authorities in northern Mali have suspended the salaries of 151 teachers due to prolonged absences. The decision comes amid an education crisis, with 53% of schools in Menaka closed due to insecurity. Officials had warned the teachers in February, giving…
Families in Liberia gathered at cemeteries on National Decoration Day to honor their departed loved ones. The annual observance, held every second Wednesday in March, is meant for remembrance and reflection. However, many cemeteries are in a state of neglect…
A new movement, the National Liberation Front (FLN), has been launched in Togo to fight corruption and injustice. The FLN comprises 13 coordinators and 18 groups from civil society, politics, and academia, uniting various sectors for a common cause. The…
In Benin, the year 2026 will be marked by the simultaneous holding of presidential, legislative, and municipal elections. Ahead of those elections, a delegation from the Opposition Consultation Framework met with the National Autonomous Electoral Commission (CENA) on Tuesday, March…
ECOWAS is ramping up efforts to tackle insecurity in West Africa by activating its Standby Force to combat terrorism and other threats. At a high-level defense meeting in Abuja, leaders reaffirmed their commitment to regional stability and security. Despite ongoing…
Ghana’s opposition has criticized the 2025 budget, accusing the government of misleading the public about the state of the economy. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson had scrapped key taxes, including the E-Levy, but the opposition dismissed his presentation as…
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