France and Senegal announced on Wednesday that all French troops stationed in Senegal will leave by late 2025. The establishment of a commission to oversee the French military’s withdrawal and the transfer of military bases was announced in a joint statement. The two nations’ foreign ministries emphasized their commitment to developing a new defense and security partnership that accords with commoRead More…
The military junta in Niger has ordered the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to cease its operations and leave the country. The decision, announced without explanation, aligns with the regime’s emphasis on national sovereignty, a central theme of its governance since seizing power in July 2023. The ICRC, which has been operating in Niger for over three decades, publisRead More…
Senegalese authorities have launched a major crackdown on the sale of harmful cosmetic products, including skin-lightening creams and butt-enhancement treatments, following reports of severe health complications linked to their use. Among those detained is Alima Sow, popularly known as “Alima Suppo,” a prominent vendor of butt-enhancement products, along with three of her associates and severaRead More…
Nigeria’s government has officially classified the Lakurawa militant group as a terrorist organization, imposing a nationwide ban on its activities. Known for enforcing strict Islamic codes, including punishing individuals for listening to music, Lakurawa has become a significant security threat in the region. The group, which emerged in northwestern Nigeria and operates across the border intRead More…
After a period of delay, the ruling National People’s Party (NPP) is scheduled to hold its much-anticipated congress this Saturday. The NPP is one of four political parties that requested an extension from the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to organize its mandatory biannual congress. The IEC’s decision to grant the extension sparked criticism from the opposition United Democratic ParRead More…
John Dramani Mahama, Ghana’s recently inaugurated president, embarked on his first official international trip on Friday with a one-day working visit to The Gambia. Upon his arrival at Banjul International Airport, President Mahama was warmly welcomed by Gambian President Adama Barrow. The two leaders proceeded to the State House in Banjul, where they held a private meeting to deliberate on sRead More…
John Dramani Mahama was officially sworn in as Ghana’s president for a second term at a vibrant ceremony in Accra’s Black Star Square. The event, marked by jubilant celebrations and attended by 20 African leaders, symbolized a turning point in Ghana’s political and economic landscape. Mahama, who secured 56% of the vote in December’s presidential election, defeated ruling party candidate Read More…
John Mahama’s landslide victory in Ghana’s recent presidential election signals widespread hope for economic recovery and good governance. With 56.6% of the vote and a strong parliamentary majority for his National Democratic Congress (NDC), Mahama returns to power after eight years in opposition. However, meeting voters’ expectations amidst economic challenges will be daunting. Economic HaRead More…
In 2024, a staggering 46,843 individuals reached Spain’s Canary Islands via the increasingly perilous Atlantic migration route, according to the Spanish interior ministry. This represents the highest number of arrivals to the archipelago in a single year, contributing to a total of 63,970 irregular migrant entries across Spain. The overall figure marks a sharp rise from the 56,852 recorded in 20Read More…
Ghana has officially implemented visa-free entry for all African passport holders, outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo announced during his final state-of-the-nation address. The policy, effective from January 1, represents a significant milestone in advancing pan-African unity and fostering economic collaboration across the continent. “I am delighted to have authorized visa-free entry to Ghana forRead More…