West Africa: Ecowas to Become First Subregion in World to Develop '30 by 30' Plan

Just over one year ago, the world came together to agree upon a landmark new deal for nature. The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework (K-M GBF) was signed into action on… Read more »

Niger: Ecowas Prepares to Lift Sanctions on Niger - Report

According to information from Jeune Afrique, regional organization Ecowas will lift the economic sanctions on Niger "soon" - a decision made after the coup on July 26, 2023, by… Read more »

Senegal: 'Why Should We Call for a Dialogue? Dialogue for Whom? With Whom and About What?'

There is a right time for everything, including dialogue, which is what President Macky Sall is calling for. A short time before the start of the electoral campaign, he has chosen… Read more »

Liberia: Liberia Gets First Woman as Defence Minister

Retired brigadier general Geraldine George is the new Liberian defence minister - the first time a woman occupies the post, albeit in an acting capacity. President Joseph… Read more »

Senegal: More Protests, Govt Suspends Internet Again as Sall Talks National Dialogue

The civil society collective against the postponement of the presidential election of February 25, 2024, announced the postponement of the “silent march” scheduled for… Read more »

Senegal: U.S. 'Saddened' By More Deaths During Protests Against Poll Postponement

The U.S. expressed "pain and sadness" after the death in Senegal of two demonstrators in Senegal in clashes with the police. However, France24 and RFI puts the number of deaths at… Read more »

Senegal: Student Killed During Dakar Protests

A young man was killed during these clashes, reports our correspondent in Dakar, Juliette Dubois. He was a student at Gaston Berger University. Read more »

Senegal: Police, Protesters Clash During Demonstrations Against Poll Postponement

Protesters responded to the call from civil society and a coalition of political parties against President Macky Sall's decision to postpone the presidential election from February… Read more »

Senegal: Mobile Internet Cut to 'Break Tension'

To break the tension perceptible in Senegal and particularly in Dakar since the postponement of the presidential election, the country's authorities decided to take measures,… Read more »

Senegal: Poll Postponed - Sall Alludes to Conflict Between National Assembly, Constitutional Council

The anticipated postponement of the presidential election in Senegal has been confirmed. President Macky repealed the decree which called on the electoral body, effectively… Read more »

Africa: U.S. Supports African Leadership at UN to Address Global Problems: Amb Thomas-Greenfield

Following a three-nation, five-day visit to west Africa, U.S. Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield spoke with AllAfrica's Tami Hultman. From her office at the U.S. Mission to the… Read more »

West Africa: Joint Communique from Burkina Faso, the Republic of Mali and The Republic of Niger

Following is the text of the communique as posted on the X/Twitter account @PresidenceNiger The statement was also broadcast on the national television stations in each country. Read more »

Africa: Liberia Is a Powerful Example of a Smooth Democratic Transition: U.S. UN Ambassador Linda Thomas Greenfield

Linda Thomas-Greenfield, the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations, is visiting Liberia and Sierra Leone, following a stopover in Guinea Bissau. In Monrovia, where she leads the… Read more »

Nigeria: Shell Closes Nearly Century-Old Operation on Nigerian Onshore Oil Sites

British oil company Shell's increasing challenges with pipeline sabotage, lawsuits and environmental damages claims against subsidiary Shell Nigeria, may be some of the reasons for… Read more »

Africa: Dangote's World Class Refinery and Nigeria's Carbon Footprint

Following the delivery of two million barrels of crude oil as part of the requirements for its takeoff, the Dangote refinery will steam to an historic start in early 2024.   Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Court Orders Mohamed Bazoum's Reinstatement as Niger President

On Friday, December 15, 2023 the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) Court of Justice sitting in Abuja, ruled that  ousted president of Niger, Mohamed Bazoum be… Read more »

Guinea: Explosion Rocks Guinea Oil Terminal Causing Deaths, Injuries

A massive explosion at an oil terminal in the capital city Conakry has claimed lives and caused several injuries early today, December 18, 2023, according to BBC reports. Read more »

Senegal: Court Clears Jailed Opposition Leader Sonko for Senegal Presidential Race

A Senegalese court ruled that opposition leader Ousmane Sonko, who is currently imprisoned, be added back on the electoral roll, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »

West Africa: UN Peacekeeping Mission Officially Ends in Mali

The United Nations mission concluded its ten-year deployment in Mali, as per the directive of the military administration of Mali, Al Jazeera reports. Read more »

West Africa: Niger Junta Refuses to Free Ousted President Bazoum

The head of Niger's armed forces declined to free the country's ousted president Mohamed Bazoum in exchange for the lifting of sanctions, BBC reports. Read more »

Ghana: Ghana's Anti-LGBT Push Will Harm Its Democracy

Events in recent months have raised fear among Ghana’s human rights activists, lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people, and allies. Read more »

Nigeria: Daily Trust Investigation of Illegal Kidney Trade Highlights "Depravity and Criminality" - Health Minister

The following is a statement issued by Muhammad Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health & Social Welfare, Federal Republic of Nigeria, posted on his official X /Twitter… Read more »

Mauritania: Chad and Mauritania Pave Way to Dissolve G5 Anti-Militant Alliance

Mauritania and Chad have cleared the way for the disintegration of the G5 Sahel coalition, which was formed in 2014, to address extremists and other issues in the sub-region, Al… Read more »

Sierra Leone: Former President Ernest Koroma to be Questioned Over Failed Coup

Former president Ernest Bai Koroma will be questioned by authorities for his alleged involvement in a botched coup  in Sierra Leone on November 26, 2023. Read more »

Mauritania: Former President Mohamed Aziz Sentenced to 5 Years for Corruption

Former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz was sentenced to five years in prison by a Mauritanian court for corruption. reports. Read more »