The ECOWAS Court of Justice has accused Nigeria of failing to respect a significant number of its rulings, raising fresh concerns about compliance with regional judicial decisions. According to the sub-regional court, Abuja has not implemented nearly 80 percent of…

Lawmakers at Nigeria’s National Assembly are actively deliberating proposed amendments to the country’s Electoral Act as preparations gather pace for the 2027 general elections. The discussions are centred on key issues, including election timelines, the electronic transmission of results, and…

The Gambia is celebrating its 61st Independence Anniversary today, a milestone many citizens are observing with pride and reflection. Across the country, Gambians are looking back on the nation’s journey since gaining self-rule, highlighting progress made over the decades while…

On the diplomatic front, the European Union’s Special Representative for the Sahel, João Gomes Cravinho, is visiting Mali to advance renewed engagement with the region. The envoy arrived in Bamako on Tuesday to present a new cooperation strategy targeting the…

In Liberia, public calls for swift justice are intensifying following the alleged sexual assault of a 16-year-old boy in Monrovia. A preliminary police report indicates that in early January 2026, Peter Jallah, identified as a former agent of the National…

Ghana’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the Russian Ambassador to Accra following allegations involving a Russian national accused of publishing sexually explicit images of Ghanaian women without their consent. Authorities say the move is part of efforts to ensure…

The long-running case surrounding the mysterious death of Colonel Toussaint Bitala Madjoulba has resurfaced before a military court in Lomé, reigniting national attention. The trial resumed on Monday, five years after Colonel Madjoulba was found dead under suspicious circumstances in…

A new initiative examining the role of money in politics has been launched in Senegal, placing youth perspectives and democratic reform at the centre of national debate. The project, unveiled on Tuesday and led by the Peace-Consult Group, will explore…