West-Africa
Burkina Faso Restores Death Penalty as Military Junta Tightens Control
Burkina Faso’s unelected parliament has unanimously approved a new penal code that brings back the death penalty for crimes including high treason,…
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West Africa
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…
West-Africa
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.
Central-Africa
Survivors of Cameroon Train Crash Still Seek Justice 10 Years Later
A decade after Cameroon’s worst rail disaster, the victims of the Eseka crash are still waiting for justice. The derailment killed 79…
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…
North-Africa
Senegal to Wait Until Late November for Ruling on AFCON Title
Senegal’s AFCON 2025 triumph has been thrown into legal uncertainty after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned the result and awarded…
West-Africa
Macky Sall Withdraws From UN Secretary-General Race, Citing Regional Preference
Former Senegalese President Macky Sall has withdrawn his candidacy for United Nations secretary-general, saying he wanted to help build international consensus. He…
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.…
