April 05
Ghana: From Ghana to France, UN Slavery Resolution Meets With Mixed Reactions
A UN resolution recognising the transatlantic slave trade as one of the gravest crimes against humanity has reignited debates on reparations, responsibility and historical memory.… Read more »
April 03
West Africa: Leaked Files Reveal Russia's Blueprint to Expand African Sahel Alliance
Russian-linked consultants worked to strengthen and widen a pro-Moscow alliance in the Sahel region, using media campaigns, political pressure and cultural events to influence… Read more »
Burkina Faso: More Than 1,800 Killed By Army and Jihadists in Burkina Faso Since 2023, NGO Reports
Burkina Faso's army, its civilian auxiliaries and jihadist groups have killed more than 1,800 civilians since 2023 in acts that constitute "war crimes and crimes against humanity",… Read more »
April 01
Senegal: Senegal Doubles Jail Terms for Same-Sex Relations Amid Crackdown
Senegal has enacted a new law that doubles prison sentences for same-sex relations and extends penalties to those accused of promoting homosexuality. The move has drawn strong… Read more »
March 31
Ghana: Ghana Football Bosses Sack Head Coach Addo After Fourth Straight Defeat
Otto Addo has been dismissed as Ghana head coach after a damaging run of four straight defeats, with the Black Stars now facing a race against time to appoint a successor ahead of… Read more »
March 30
Senegal: France Held Responsible for Concealing 1944 African Colonial Soldier's Death
A French administrative court has ruled that the state was at fault for failing to properly investigate the death of an African rifleman killed in the 1944 Thiaroye massacre in… Read more »
March 29
Nigeria: Nigerian Brothers Bring Parallels of Fatherhood, Nationhood to the Screen
Lagos, Nigeria, June 1993. Political upheaval grips the country as it votes in its first general election since the 1983 military coup. It's against this backdrop that Akinola… Read more »
March 23
Nigeria: How a Nigerian Town Came to Speak 'Street French'
Located deep in Yoruba country lies the town of Ejigbo, in southwestern Nigeria. Over time, it has developed its own unique form of French, thanks to close historic ties with other… Read more »
March 21
Nigeria: U.S. Drones Deployed to Nigeria Alongside Troops for Intelligence and Training
The US military has multiple MQ-9 drones operating in Nigeria alongside 200 troops - in a non-combat role providing training and intelligence support to the military in its fight… Read more »
March 20
West Africa: Why the Sahel Is Now the World's Deadliest Region for Terrorism
The Sahel has become the world's most deadly region for terrorism, with nearly half of all global deaths now taking place there. This marks a long-term shift away from the Middle… Read more »
West Africa: How a Disinformation Network Is Destabilising the Alliance of Sahel States
Since late 2025, a vast ecosystem of fake social media accounts has been targeting countries in the Alliance of Sahel States and their junta leaders. RFI's Fact-Checking Unit and… Read more »
March 19
Nigeria: UK and Nigeria Hail 'Deep Bond' On First Day of Historic State Visit
King Charles III praised the United Kingdom's "partnership of equals" with Nigeria, as he hosted a banquet for President Bola Tinubu, who will meet with Prime Minister Keir Starmer… Read more »
Africa: African Football Boss Defends Ruling That Gave Cup of Nations Title to Morocco
Africa's top football body on Thursday defended a decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco after disciplinary rulings over the… Read more »
March 17
Nigeria: Nigerian City of Maiduguri Struck By Multiple Deadly Explosions
Multiple explosions staged by suspected suicide bombers rocked the northeastern Nigerian city of Maiduguri, killing at least 23 people and wounding more than 100 others, police… Read more »
March 14
Benin: Benin Singer OPA Wins 2026 RFI African Music Prize
In the running alongside nine other candidates from the African continent, OPA's fusion of afrobeats, soul, jazz and traditional Beninese sounds won over both the public vote and… Read more »
March 12
Senegal: Senegalese MPs Vote to Double Jail Terms for Same-Sex Relations
Senegal's parliament on Thursday voted in favour of a new law that doubles the maximum penalty for same-sex relations to 10 years in prison. MPs also backed a move to hand jail… Read more »
March 11
West Africa: Cocaine Flowing Through West Africa Fuels Corruption and Crack Use, Report Says
Cocaine trafficking through West Africa is increasing and is fuelling corruption in some countries, sometimes reaching the highest levels of government, a report this week warns.… Read more »
March 07
Nigeria: Benin and Nigeria Join Forces to Fight Growing Cross-Border Terrorism
Authorities in Benin and Nigeria this week announced plans for a joint security operation to combat terrorist groups along their shared border. It comes amid an increase in… Read more »
March 03
Cameroon: Belgian Police Detain Three Linked to Cameroonian Separatist Group
Belgian authorities detained three people on Tuesday after four arrests in an investigation targeting a Cameroonian secessionist group over possible war crimes and crimes against… Read more »
February 28
Cameroon: Okali, a Musical Love Story Between France and Cameroon
Musical duo Okali - Cameroonian singer Gaëlle Minali-Bella and French multi-instrumentalist Florent Sorin - released their debut EP this month, the result of years of… Read more »
February 26
Cote d'Ivoire: Epstein Files Reveal Links to Senegal, Cote d'Ivoire Power Circles
Jeffrey Epstein cultivated close ties with West African political elites, forging a relationship with Karim Wade, son of former Senegalese president Abdoulaye Wade, and Nina Keita,… Read more »
February 25
Ghana: Ghana's Foreign Minister Urges Ukraine to Release Two Ghanaian Pows
Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on a rare visit to Ukraine on Wednesday urged President Volodymyr Zelensky to release two Ghanaian prisoners of war captured… Read more »
February 21
Cote d'Ivoire: France Hands Stolen Colonial-Era 'Talking Drum' Back to Côte d'Ivoire
France has handed over the Djidji Ayokwe or "talking drum" back to Côte d'Ivoire after it was looted by colonial troops in 1916. Used by the Ebrie tribe to transmit messages,… Read more »
Algeria: How Algeria's Diplomatic Reset With Niger Advances Its Sahel Strategy
After a year of diplomatic strain, Niger and Algeria are testing a cautious reset - one that could reshape political and security dynamics across the Sahel. Read more »
February 20
Senegal: Senegal Approves Draft Law to Double Prison Terms for Homosexual Acts
Senegal's government has approved a bill to toughen laws on homosexuality, proposing longer prison terms and higher fines. Read more »
