Sierra Leone: President Declared Winner of Election

Election officials declared Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio to have won re-election. His biggest rival Samura Kamara, and the opposition All People's Congress, instantly… Read more »

Sierra Leone: President Well Ahead in Vote Count

The tally is being disputed by the opposition party, which accused the election commission of lack of transparency. Bio is running for a second term against 12 opponents, including… Read more »

Ghana: Ghana Debates Regulating Artificial Intelligence

Lawmakers in Ghana are calling for legislation to govern the use of artificial intelligence (AI). They argue that the tool could increase inequality and want clarity over machine… Read more »

Ghana: Militants Selling Rustled Cattle in Ghana

Stolen livestock from some West African nations have been finding their way into local markets in Ghana. Security experts are concerned that porous borders are facilitating… Read more »

West Africa: Militants Selling Rustled Cattle in Ghana

Stolen livestock from some West African nations have been finding their way into local markets in Ghana. Security experts are concerned that porous borders are facilitating the… Read more »

Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Presidential Election Marred By Delays, Chaos

Some polling stations opened several hours late, with local media reporting confusion among crowds of voters. A two-horse race for president emerged between incumbent Julius Maada… Read more »

Mali: Mali Voters Approve Changes to Constitution in Referendum

The amendments are expected to facilitate a transition to civilian leadership in the junta-ruled West African country. Observers voiced concerns over last week's referendum, saying… Read more »

Sierra Leone: Thirteen People Competing for Presidency as Country Gets Ready to Vote

Saturday's election is considered by some analysts as a very tight race between the two leading candidates -- incumbent Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio and opposition… Read more »

Mali: Mali Basketball Federation Takes Action After Sexual Abuse Allegations

The International Basketball Federation issued a lifetime ban to the former coach of Mali's junior basketball team after sexual harassment allegations. Read more »

Nigeria: How Rural Violence Spoils Nigeria's Harvest

Violent extremism and climate change are driving crop growers and stock farmers from their fields in Nigeria. That's a major headache for new President Bola Tinubu. Read more »

Mali: Officials Count Votes in Referendum On New Constitution

Malians started tallying ballots in a constitutional referendum proposed by the ruling junta. The junta says the proposal, which greatly expands the powers of the military, paves… Read more »

Africa: African Leaders Propose 'Confidence-Building' to Defuse Ukraine-Russia Conflict

African leaders and senior politicians from seven countries are visiting Ukraine and Russia to find some middle ground for the warring parties to start peace talks. Read more »

Mali: Mali Orders UN Peacekeeping Mission to Leave

Mali's foreign minister has accused the UN mission of failing to respond to security challenges. The peacekeeping mission was established in 2013 to stabilize the country amid a… Read more »

Mali: Mali Set for Constitutional Referendum

Malians are due to take part in a referendum on Sunday that paves the way for elections and democratic rule in 2024. Repeated postponements and two military coups have stood in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Godwin Emefiele - Nigeria's Disgraced Central Bank Governor

As Nigerians welcome the arrest and detention of Central Bank governor, analysts tell DW how his controversial policies derailed the economy. Read more »

Nigeria: President Urges Forbearance As Fuel Subsidy Ends

Nigeria's President Bola Tinubu has told the country that ending a long-standing fuel subsidy was a painful necessity. But the knock-on effects of the move are having a great… Read more »

Cameroon: Cameroonian Women Win German Africa Prize for Peace Efforts

The 1st National Women's Convention for Peace in Cameroon has won the German Africa Prize for advocating negotiations to end the Anglophone crisis. In an exclusive interview, the… Read more »

West Africa: Guinea Bissau - ECOWAS Hails Vote Seeking End to Instability

Some 200 international observers were on hand to monitor this year's proceedings for a single round vote based on proportional representation to elect 102 lawmakers. Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Polls Close in Legislative Election

Nearly 900,000 voters in Guinea-Bissau were eligible to cast their ballot on Sunday. The prime minister speculated that no party would win an absolute majority in the election. Read more »

Senegal: More Clashes Erupt As Protest Death Toll Rises

Clashes between supporters of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and the police have killed at least 15 people. The violence erupted after he was sentenced to two years in prison. Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Elections in Guinea-Bissau - the Eternal Search for Stability

Over 890,000 voters are called upon to elect a new Parliament in Guinea-Bissau this Sunday. The elections are taking place in a deeply divided country where basic democratic rights… Read more »

Senegal: Nine Dead in Protests After Opposition Leader Jailed

Government critic Ousmane Sonko was acquitted of rape charges but found guilty of "corrupting youth." His trial has triggered street protests that left nine people dead. Read more »

Senegal: Senegal Sentences Opposition Leader to Two Years in Prison

Government critic Ousmane Sonko was acquitted of rape charges but found guilty of "corrupting youth." His trial has triggered street protests in Senegal. Read more »

Nigeria: Who Is Bola Tinubu, Nigeria's New President?

Bola Ahmed Tinubu has come out victorious in the Nigeria's highly disputed presidential election. Who is this veteran politician and why is he widely regarded as a kingmaker and… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria - Bola Tinubu Sworn in As President

Known as a political "godfather," Bola Tinubu is taking charge of the government while Nigeria reels under economic distress and insecurity. Read more »