Seven soldiers were killed in an attack by suspected rebels in Niger’s southwest, while five others died in a traffic accident while responding to the assault. The deaths come as former colonial power France prepares to withdraw a counterinsurgency force stationed in the country at the request of its new military leaders, who seized power in a coup two months ago. The Tillaberi region, located Read More…
President George Weah is running for re-election. The US is set to impose visa restrictions on individuals who undermine Liberia’s elections next month. The move targets those who manipulate the electoral process, use violence, or engage in activities designed to influence election outcomes. The State Department stated the policy reflects a commitment to supporting Liberians’ desire for a frRead More…
France’s ambassador to Niger, Sylvain Itte, has returned to Paris after weeks of tensions with the new military government in the West African country. Niger’s military leaders had told Itte to leave the country after overthrowing democratically elected President Mohamed Bazoum on July 26. Despite a 48-hour ultimatum for him to return to France, he remained as Paris refused to comply or recogniRead More…
Burkina Faso’s military rulers have claimed a coup attempt against them has been foiled by the country’s intelligence and security services. The military rulers claimed that army officers and others had planned to seize power and plunge the country into chaos. The latest coup attempt occurred on Tuesday, and the military government is seeking to shed all possible light on the plot. The military prRead More…
Mali’s military government has postponed the February presidential election due to technical reasons, including the adoption of a new constitution in a June 18 referendum. The two rounds of voting, initially scheduled for February 4 and 18, will be slightly postponed due to these technical issues. The government spokesman, Abdoulaye Maiga, cited issues related to the adoption of a new constitutionRead More…
Gambia’s President Adama Barrow has launched the country’s first government-led smart farming project, aiming to transform the agricultural sector. The project, attended by senior government functionaries, agricultural workers, and farming community members, aims to decrease youth unemployment and contribute to increased GDP and foreign exchange earnings. Barrow stressed the importance of mutuallyRead More…
Ghana has seen a series of street protests in Accra, Ghana, as the country grapples with an economic crisis and corruption scandals. At least 49 people were arrested by the police in Accra, who tried to prevent protesters from storming the Jubilee House to protest over the high cost of living. The protesters, who were organized by Democracy Hub, were physically assaulted by the police, who were atRead More…
At least two people have been killed and five wounded in the besieged city of Timbuktu, Mali, a month and a half into a blockade by fighters. The attacks in northern Mali have more than doubled since United Nations peacekeepers completed the first phase of their withdrawal last month after a decade of fighting armed groups. Tens of thousands of people are facing extreme poverty and struggle to surRead More…
Niger’s ousted President Mohamed Bazoum has appealed to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) court to end his arbitrary arrest and hand power over to him. Bazoum was overthrown by his presidential guard on July 26 and has been detained with his wife and child since. His lawyer, Seydou Diagne, filed a lawsuit in Abuja, Nigeria, on September 18, citing his “arbitrary arrest” and “vRead More…
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has announced his intention to seek re-election in 2024, hoping to extend nearly a quarter of a century in power. Kagame, who became president in 2000, can continue in office for another decade due to a 2015 constitutional amendment that altered term limits, allowing him to step down two years later. In an interview with Jeune Afrique magazine, Kagame expressed his hRead More…