Senegal: Dozens of People Killed in Senegal Bus Crash

A bus accident in northern Senegal has killed 24 people, including four children, President Macky Sall said. Read more »

Mali: Mali Drops French As Official Language

Mali dropped French as its official language, more than 60 years after Bamako declared independence. The decision was made under the new constitution, which was approved on… Read more »

Niger: President Being Held Inside Palace in What Appears to be a Coup Attempt

President Mohamed Bazoum is being held by presidential guards in the capital's presidential palace, which has been surrounded by military vehicles since Wednesday morning, Reuters… Read more »

Mali: U.S. Sanctions Officials in Mali Over Wagner Ties

The U.S. has sanctioned Mali's defense minister and two military officers, accusing them of facilitating the expansion of the Russian mercenary company Wagner in the West African… Read more »

Senegal: More Than a Dozen People Dead as Boat Capsizes Off Dakar Coast

At least 15 people drowned on July 24, 2023 when a boat carrying migrants and refugees capsized off the coast of Dakar. This is the latest tragedy involving desperate refugees… Read more »

Cameroon: Over Dozen People Dead, Scores Injured as Building Collapses in Cameroon's Largest City

At least 16 people have died and close to 30 injured when a four-storey building collapsed onto a smaller one in Cameroon's largest city, Douala. Read more »

Sudan: Wagner-Linked Officials in Mali, Sudan, CAR Targeted in New Wave of UK Sanctions

The British government imposed sanctions on 13 people and organizations in the Central African Republic (CAR), Mali, and Sudan with ties to the Wagner paramilitary group in Russia,… Read more »

Africa: The Gender Nutrition Gap - A Looming Crisis #WD2023

In Africa, the fight against malnutrition and food insecurity has long been a pressing issue. But while significant progress has been made, a glaring disparity persists - the… Read more »

Africa: Why Isn't FIFA Red Carding Africa's Soccer Bodies Over Women's Low Wages?

With the Women’s World Cup launching this month, FIFA is still siding with corrupt national football federations over women players. Across Africa, wage theft for female… Read more »

Senegal: Opposition's Sonko Stages Noisy Protest

Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko organized demonstration by banging pots and pans when authorities prevented him from hosting a rally to formally announce his… Read more »

Ghana: Ghana Passes Law to Allow Cultivation of Medicinal, Industrial Cannabis

Ghana's minister of interior can now issue permits for the cultivation of cannabis, but only for industrial purposes - the plants will have  Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)… Read more »

Senegal: Opposition Politician Diop Charged for Third Term Comment About President Sall

Senegalese opposition leader Birame Souleye Diop, from the Pastef political party and the Yewwi Askan Wi opposition alliance, is facing charges after speaking on President… Read more »

Senegal: Khadija Seck, author – "Alima and the Magical Balafon will help children in the diaspora discover their country of origin."

It's the holidays, a good time to learn about our heritage! Khadija Seck wants to seize this opportunity to help children from the African diaspora get in touch with their… Read more »

Africa: Ramaphosa's Pitch to Putin

Excerpts comprising the key points from the text of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's presentation on behalf of African leaders to President Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg… Read more »

Cameroon: Cameroon's Stalwart Political Leader John Fru Ndi Dies

Tributes are pouring in for Cameroon's charismatic political leader and chairman of the country's first political party, the Social Democratic Front. The party announced his… Read more »

Africa: What You Need to Know About Joel Embiid, the Cameroonian Basketball Star and 2023 NBA League MVP

The highest level of professional basketball is without a doubt the National Basketball Association (NBA) in the United States, which has hundreds of players from all over the… Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Opposition Coalition Wins Majority in Parliamentary Elections

In Guinea-Bissau, a coalition of opposition organizations gained a majority of parliamentary seats in the first legislative elections held since President Umaro Sissoco Embalo… Read more »

Africa: My Roots Are in Africa's Soil; My Ambition Is Limitless

'Rootedness' has always been a concept that intrigued me. I often wondered how one's life journey could develop and evolve while preserving a sense of rootedness that doesn't limit… Read more »

West Africa: West African Nations Rally for Urgent and Sustainable Solutions to Fertiliser Shortages

In a move to combat the escalating food crisis exacerbated by the relentless impacts of climate change, seventeen nations in West Africa and the Sahel signed the "Lomé… Read more »

Africa: Innovations in Agriculture Can Drive Climate- Change Mitigations

The agricultural sector is a significant contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, responsible for an estimated 19-29 percent, according to the World Bank. This figure… Read more »

West Africa: The Human Cost of Overfishing

The executive summary of a report by Amnesty International on overfishing in Gambia. Read more »

Senegal: Tensions Rise While Awaiting Ousmane Sonko Verdict

The court is expected to rule on the rape case against Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. In the meantime, tension is rising in Dakar, where security forces reportedly… Read more »

West Africa: Illegal Fishing Costs West African Nations Billions in Revenue

Six West African nations lose U.S. $2.3 billion a year as a result of illegal fishing, says a new report from Amnesty International. Read more »

Benin: Meet the Woman Whose Study of Insects Helps Prevent Neglected Tropical Diseases

Africa is on the brink of achieving a major victory over deadly diseases that have plagued its population for generations. With increased access to medical care, improved… Read more »

Africa: French-Senegalese Director Ramata-Toulaye Sy Makes Waves at Cannes 2023

French-Senagalese film director and screenwriter Ramata-Toulaye Sy, 36, is the sole first-timer at Cannes 2023 - among seasoned film directors - vying for the coveted Palm d'Or at… Read more »