With eight months to Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential election, opposition leader Tidjane Thiam is rallying support. Meeting Ivorians in Paris, he criticized President Ouattara’s re-election bid and addressed concerns over his own eligibility. Thiam dismissed debates over his nationality, saying he…

Election heads from 45 African nations have pledged to tackle the issue of invalid ballots in elections across the continent. At a meeting of the Association of African Election Authorities, they also discussed introducing e-voting and AI in future polls.…

The Plateau State government has suspended all mining activities, citing security risks and environmental damage. Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s decision, announced in January, has drawn mixed reactions from locals and industry stakeholders. While some back the ban as a safety measure,…

Benin’s Republican Police and Civil Protection Agency have received 22 vehicles from Japan to strengthen security operations. The donation, including 20 pickups and 2 Prado Land Cruisers, marks the first batch under a cooperation project with Japan. The handover took…

Several West African nations have been flagged in a draft travel ban list by the U.S. Department of State. The list, developed with U.S. security officials and embassies, categorizes 43 countries into Red, Orange, and Yellow groups. Affected nations reportedly…

The Gambia’s National Council for Civic Education has begun regional forums to advance the rights of persons with disabilities (PWDs). The initiative brings together stakeholders to assess challenges faced by PWDs and propose solutions for better inclusion. The discussions also…

A Liberian woman is demanding justice after suffering severe complications following a routine prenatal visit at ELWA Hospital in Monrovia. Jameseta Kugmeh, a registered nurse, went for a check-up on February 24, 2025, but now fights for her life in…

Burkina Faso’s transitional government has dismissed reports of military abuses in Solenzo, calling them disinformation. A Human Rights Watch report alleged that civilians in the northwestern town faced mistreatment by the army and Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland…

Guinea’s government has suspended the RPG Arc en Ciel and UFR parties for three months following a political evaluation report released Friday. Authorities cite their failure to provide banking records or hold a congress in late 2024. Meanwhile, the opposition…

Masked men abducted Badara Alou Sacko, president of Mali’s civil society, on Friday in Bamako. His whereabouts remain unknown. A vocal critic of the transitional authorities, Sacko has condemned the military’s broken promises, extended transition period, and new state taxes.…

The 43rd ECOWAS Committee of Chiefs of Staff meeting in Abuja concluded with a renewed commitment to tackling regional security challenges. Led by Nigeria’s Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa, the meeting focused on strengthening the ECOWAS Standby Force…

Opposition leader Tidjane Thiam has condemned President Alassane Ouattara’s fourth-term bid, calling it unconstitutional. Speaking to supporters, Thiam accused the government of violating the two-term limit set by the Constitution. The opposition continues to dispute Ouattara’s controversial third-term re-election in…