Nigeria: Gunmen Kill Dozens in Attack On Nigerian Mining Community

Gunmen on motorbikes stormed a mining community in central Nigeria, killing up to 40 people and torching homes, residents said, in the latest violence to hit a region troubled by… Read more »

Niger: Final Date for U.S. Troop Pullout From Niger Set for September 15 - Statement

The US troop withdrawal from Niger, at the demand of the West African nation's military rulers, has begun and will be over by September 15 "at the latest", a joint statement said… Read more »

Senegal: Senegal's PM Sonko Questions Future of French Military Presence in Dakar

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has raised the possibility of closing French military bases in the West African country in a wide-ranging speech that also touched on the… Read more »

Senegal: Senegal's Sonko Welcomes Socialist Mélenchon in Symbolic Visit to Dakar

French hard left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon is on a four-day visit to Senegal, where he became the first French political figure to be received by the new government under… Read more »

Senegal: Senegal Buys Back Library of Poet-President Léopold Senghor From France

More than 300 books collected by the first president of independent Senegal, Léopold Sédar Senghor, will be transferred to Dakar after the Senegalese government… Read more »

Togo: Togo's Ruling Party Wins Parliamentary Poll in Victory for Longtime President

Togo's legislative elections delivered a sweeping majority for the ruling party, the country's electoral commission announced late on Saturday. The results pave the way for… Read more »

West Africa: Military Regimes Have Turned the Sahel Into a 'Black Hole' of Information

In the central Sahel, journalists and reporters have seen their working conditions deteriorate ever since the countries were taken over by military juntas, reports by international… Read more »

Togo: Togo Opposition Cries Foul As Election Vote Count Favours Government

Opposition groups in Togo have accused authorities of ballot-stuffing in Monday's legislative and regional elections, where vote counting is still underway. Regional observers,… Read more »

Niger: Concerns Mount As Russian Troops Take Over US Base in Niger

Russian military personnel have entered an air base in Niger that is hosting US troops - a move that follows a decision by Niger's junta to expel American forces from the country. Read more »

Senegal: Senegalese Unions Voice Demands On First Labour Day March in Four Years

After four years without a May Day parade because of Covid-19and other strategic reasons, Senegal has organised a rally for Labour Day this year. This will be President Bassirou… Read more »

Togo: Togo Heads to Polls Amid Claims of Power Grab By President Gnassingbé

Some four million Togolese are to vote Monday for legislative and regional elections that have been twice delayed. Opponents accuse longtime ruler Faure Gnassingbe of seeking to… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Junta Slams NGO Report On Massacre As 'Baseless'

Military-ruled Burkina Faso has rejected as "baseless accusations" a Human Rights Watch report that soldiers killed at least 223 villagers in two attacks on 25 February. Read more »

Mauritania: Mauritania President to Run for Second Term in June Polls

Mauritania President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani said Wednesday he would run for a second term in presidential elections due in June. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Army Massacred Over 200 Civilians in Village Raid - Rights Group

Military forces in Burkina Faso killed 223 civilians, including babies and many children, in attacks on two villages accused of cooperating with militants, Human Rights Watch said… Read more »

Senegal: Senegal's New Leader Calls for a Rethink of the Country's Relationship With the EU

Senegal's new leader Bassirou Diomaye Faye has called for a rethink of the country's relationship with the EU during a visit by European Council President Charles Michel. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Expels French Diplomats for 'Subversive Activities'

Burkina Faso has expelled three French diplomats for "subversive activities", according to a foreign ministry note seen by AFP on Thursday, in a further sign of mounting tensions… Read more »

West Africa: Sahel Heatwave Made Worse By Climate Change, Scientists Warn

An extreme heatwave in the Sahel region in March and April would not have been as lethal without human-caused climate change, the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group of climate… Read more »

Mali: Mali Political Parties to Challenge Junta's Order Suspending Political Activities

Political parties and civil society groups in Mali have rejected the suspension of political activities by the country's military rulers and plan to mount a legal challenge to the… Read more »

Togo: Togo's Opposition Urges Mass Protests Over Delayed Elections

Togo's opposition has called for a three-day mass protest against the delay of this month's parliamentary elections - due in two weeks - which the government said would allow for a… Read more »

Senegal: Senegal's New Leader Announces Audit of Oil, Gas and Mining Sectors

In his first speech to the nation since his election as president of Senegal, Bassirou Diomaye Faye said one of his first policy moves would be to audit the country's oil, gas and… Read more »

Senegal: Senegal's President Faye Appoints Ousmane Sonko As Prime Minister

In Senegal, in his first act as leader, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has appointed by his ally and key backer Ousmane Sonko as prime minister. Read more »

Senegal: Bassirou Diomaye Faye Becomes Senegal's Youngest President Ever

Bassirou Diomaye Faye became Senegal's youngest president, Tuesday, pledging systemic change, greater sovereignty and calm after years of turmoil in the country. Read more »

Senegal: Senegal's New 'Serious and Ambitious' Leader Faye Celebrated in His Native Village

As Senegal prepares for the inauguration of president Bassirou Diomaye Faye this Tuesday, his native village of Ndiaganiao has already begun celebrating. RFI's correspondent met… Read more »

Mali: Insecurity Erodes Chances of Return to Civilian Rule in Niger and Mali

Attacks by jihadists are on the rise in both Niger and Mali, where juntas are keen to hold on to power. The volatile situation in the Sahel region is casting a long shadow over… Read more »

Togo: Opponents Slam Togo's New Constitution As Ploy for Gnassingbé to Stay in Power

Togo's presidency has asked the parliament for a "second reading" of a controversial constitutional reform approved last week following public outcry over what opponents say is a… Read more »