In Burkina Faso, the long-awaited trial of Francois Compaore may see the day’s light as the government assures of his safety upon extradition back to the country. Recall that after January 24 coup in the country, the European Court of…

As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine rages cutting supplies of major commodities including natural gas, the European Union is planning an alternative source for the product. In a draft document seen by Bloomberg, the EU intends to boost the importation of…

Liberia's Ministry of Health and its partners have commenced a two-day training aimed at addressing challenges confronting Liberia’s healthcare system. The training is expected to lead to the formulation of a strategic and operational plan for the emergency and critical…

Varsity students in Nigeria are back on the streets again to protest the prolonged industrial action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities, ASUU. The protest, held at the popular Ring Road, the commercial nerve centre of Benin, Southern Nigeria,…

A new governor has been appointed to head the Central Bank of West African States.  Norbert Toé, a Burkinabè, was until his appointment, Vice governor of the regional financial institution. Toé officially replaces Tiemoko Meyliet Koné, who was recently appointed…

Workers in Ghana are lamenting the lack of attention from the government over workers’ remuneration and conditions of service. Workers in the country, according to the unions, are increasingly challenged in the face of the growing economic austerity further aggravated…

Workers in Burkina Faso have handed over a list of five key demands to the authorities. The spokesperson of the union for trade union action, UAS, said the demands include the reinforcement of the security of persons and property, the…