Youth in oil-producing communities in Nigeria are protesting over the alleged failure of the government to protect them against environmental hazards posed by oil-producing firms. The protesters are alleging years of neglect and insensitivity by several multinational oil companies, and…

In Senegal, the Ministry of Health and Social Action announced, Thursday that there have been new COVID-19 infections recorded. While there have not been any new deaths recorded in the last twenty-four hours, the death toll from the virus stands…

ECOWAS delegations have officially launched the Regional Committee for Trade Facilitation (CRFE). The launch comes after a first three-day meeting in the Togolese capital Lome, accompanied by recommendations at the initiative of the ECOWAS Commission.  Patrick Salia reports

In Liberia, members of the House of Representatives have passed into law the long awaited 30% gender parity bill. The bill promotes equal participation of women and men at the level of the Legislature and in other places of work.…

The European Union (EU) has pledged budgetary aid of 43 million dollars, as a contribution to the care in Niger of populations suffering from food insecurity for the year 2022.  European Commissioner for Crisis Management Janez Lenar?i? is in Niger…

In Burkina Faso, the national police say there has been an increase in the disappearances of children lately. According to the law enforcement agency, more than a dozen cases were recorded in the month of February alone.  The case of…

US President Joe Biden on Thursday unveiled harsh new sanctions on Russia meant to punish the country for its full scale invasion of Ukraine. The new sanctions include export blocks on technology, a centerpiece of Biden's approach that he said…

Ivorian President Alassane OUATTARA, on Thursday, instructed the Prime Minister, Head of Government, and all security Ministers to implement the national strategy for the fight against terrorism, to prevent terrorist threats and incursions at the country’s borders. This includes the…

The 6th edition of the Open Sahel Festival begin over the weekend in Mboumba, Northern region of Senegal which borders Mauritania. The Festival is a partneship of the initiative " Voix du Fleuve, (Voice of the river) Voie de la…