West-Africa
Liberian House to Investigate Reported U.S. Deportation Deal
The reported transfer of U.S. deportees to Liberia has prompted the House of Representatives to seek greater scrutiny of an arrangement that…
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Bilateral Cooperation Could Shape the Future of West African Security
West Africa’s political map was shaken when Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger left ECOWAS in January 2025, but the rupture has not…
West-Africa
Senegal’s General Strike Continues as Walkout Enters Another Day
Amid a deepening economic crisis, unions are urging the government to honour agreements covering pay, pensions and working conditions.
East-Africa
Nigeria Confirms First Ebola Case as Outbreak Spreads
Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) after a woman who recently returned from Uganda tested…
West-Africa
Katsina Health Workers Suspend Strike as Talks Reopen in Nigeria
Governor Dikko Radda has pledged to reopen talks on workers’ outstanding demands, including salary adjustments, allowances and career progression. But the announcement…
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Macky Sall of Senegal Withdraws Candidacy for UN Secretary-General
Former President Macky Sall said he withdrew his candidacy in an effort to foster international consensus. In a statement, Sall said the…
East-Africa
Ghana Set to Overtake Ethiopia as Africa’s Eighth-Largest Economy
Ghana is set to rank as Africa’s eighth-largest economy, according to the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) estimates, moving ahead of Ethiopia…
West-Africa
Ghana’s Mahama Explains Decision to Seek BRICS Partnership
Ghana is seeking closer ties with BRICS as President John Mahama moves to expand the country’s development partnerships and strengthen South-South cooperation.…
West-Africa
Nigeria’s Hunger Crisis Strains Caregivers as Food Insecurity Worsens
On World Food Day, Nigeria’s worsening food insecurity and child malnutrition crisis is placing an immense emotional burden on caregivers. As they…
West-Africa
Tributes Pour In for Nigerian Gospel Singer Toluwanisings
Gospel music singer Olayemi Bayonile Bolaji, widely known as Toluwanisings, has died at 41, prompting an outpouring of grief from fans, colleagues…
West-Africa
U.S. Adds Nigeria to Child Soldiers List, Risking Military Aid Cuts
Nigeria has been placed on the United States’ 2026 list of countries where armed forces, security services or government-backed groups are identified…
