The Liberia Aviation Authority says it is investigating circumcises that led to the SN Brussels aborted landing at the Roberts International Airport due to lights out. SN Brussels, one of the most consistent airlines flying from Europe to Monrovia on…

Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo, says democracy, under the 4th Republic, has been good for Ghana, as it has banished the instability that disfigured much of Ghana’s early existence. Addressing the nation on Thursday, in commemoration of the 30th anniversary of…

Burkina Faso's ruling military junta on Thursday defended plans to take three years to transition back to constitutional rule despite pressure by ECOWAS to hold elections sooner.  Burkina Faso has so far been spared economic and financial sanctions imposed on…

The French army on Thursday rejected accusations by Mali of espionage and violation of the West African nation's airspace.  Mali had on Tuesday accused the French army of spying and subversion when it used a drone to film what France alleged were…

Gambian President Adama Barrow has called for peace within and outside his country. Addressing the nation on the eve of the Eid-ul Fitr celebration, President Barrow says peace is priceless and urged Gambians to remain peaceful. In light of the…

UN Chief, Antonio Guterres said his visit was to observe the Ramadan fast with a Muslim country, as he has done since his election.  He also assured of the global organization’s commitment to continue to support African-led peace operations while…

The government of Senegal and the United Nations over the weekend deliberated on several issues affecting Africa and particularly the West African subregion. Other matters discussed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres with President Macky Sall during his visit to the…

A spokesperson for the military in Burkina Faso says authorities will not present a new timetable for the transition. Lionel Bilgo speaking to AFP this week said the transition charter signed by the Burkinabe government in early March, provides for…

The US department of state country report has identified worrying trends of human rights abuses in Ghana.  The worrying revelation is captured in the 2021 report that identified instances of credible reports of police beating and abusing detained suspects and…