Ivory Coast has declared that French troops will leave the country this month, ending a decades-long military presence and joining a growing list of African nations reducing military ties with their former colonial power. In his year-end address to the nation, President Alassane Ouattara announced that the 43rd BIMA marine infantry battalion stationed at Port-Bouet in Abidjan would transition tRead More…
During a summit in Abuja, Nigeria, ECOWAS leaders unveiled plans to create a Special Tribunal for Gambia, aimed at prosecuting crimes committed under Yahya Jammeh’s military dictatorship. This landmark decision represents a critical step toward justice for the victims of Jammeh’s rule, which spanned from 1996 to 2017 and was marked by severe human rights violations, including unlawful detentions, Read More…
Leaders of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) met in Abuja, Nigeria, on Sunday to address the impending withdrawal of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and Guinea from the regional bloc. These nations, led by military governments, have declared their exit decisions “irreversible,” criticizing ECOWAS for its alignment with former colonial power France and its perceived inability to addRead More…
Armed Men Abduct Dozens in Zamfara State, Nigeria In a harrowing attack, armed men abducted over 50 women and children from Kafin Dawa, a village in Zamfara State, northwestern Nigeria, on Sunday. Witnesses described the attackers as rifle-wielding men who stormed homes, taking captives while gunfire echoed through the community. Hassan Ya’u, a resident who escaped, confirmed that his youngerRead More…
Liberia’s education system continues to grapple with persistent challenges, despite earlier hopes for reform under the leadership of former President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf. Her tenure, which began in 2005, raised expectations for a transformative approach to addressing the country’s educational shortcomings. However, by 2013, Sirleaf herself described the system as a “mess,” and by the Read More…
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has reported significant progress in his diplomatic efforts to mediate with the military-led governments of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. These nations, which announced their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) earlier this year, cited dissatisfaction with the bloc’s alignment with former colonial power France and its iRead More…
Former Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama has reclaimed the presidency, defeating Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia in a closely watched election. Mahama’s victory comes as Ghana grapples with severe economic challenges, positioning his administration to play a critical role in the nation’s recovery. Election Results According to Mahama’s National Democratic Congress (NDC), he secured 56Read More…
A devastating tragedy struck Nzérékoré, Guinea’s second-largest city, as human rights groups reported over 135 deaths in a stadium crash during a football match, most of them children. This figure is significantly higher than the government’s official count of 56 fatalities, which is still under investigation. The deadly crush occurred on Sunday following violence sparked by a controversiaRead More…
Senegal commemorates the 80th anniversary of the Thiaroye massacre, a dark chapter in colonial history when French troops opened fire on unarmed West African soldiers demanding their unpaid wages after fighting for France in World War II. The killings, which occurred on December 1, 1944, at a military camp in Thiaroye, near Dakar, have long been shrouded in silence and controversy. FoRead More…
John Dramani Mahama, one of Ghana’s most seasoned politicians, is seeking another term as president after leading the nation from 2012 to 2017. Known for his eloquence and pragmatic approach to governance, Mahama has built a compelling narrative around his extensive political experience and a promise to correct the missteps of his earlier administration. Mahama’s political journey began with hiRead More…