Nigeria: Muhammadu Buhari - A Legacy of 'Praise and Pain'

Muhammadu Buhari died at 82 in a London clinic on July 13. The strongman-turned-democrat led Nigeria twice - as a military ruler from 1983 to 1985 and an elected president from… Read more »

Cape Verde: Cape Verde Celebrates 50 Years of Independence

Since gaining freedom from Portugal on July 5, 1975, Cape Verde is regarded as one of West Africa's most stable nations. Overcoming low literacy and inadequate healthcare are just… Read more »

Nigeria: Can Nigeria's New Opposition Coalition Defeat Tinubu?

Faced with increasing defections to the ruling APC, Nigerian opposition leaders have joined the African Democratic Congress to challenge President Tinubu in the 2027 elections. But… Read more »

Benin: Kidjo Makes Hollywood Walk of Fame History

Angelique Kidjo and Deepika Padukone are among several international celebrities recognized alongside American stars such as Miley Cyrus and Timothee Chalamet. Read more »

West Africa: ECOWAS Gets A New Leader at Pivotal Time for West Africa

Sierra Leone's president is assuming the rotating leadership of the Economic Community of West African States. Under previous chairman Bola Tinubu ECOWAS faced some of the greatest… Read more »

Mali: Russia's Wagner Group Leaves Mali, Africa Corps Will Stay

Russia's mercenary group Wagner said that it is leaving Mali after helping reestablish the Malian junta's control over regional centers. Read more »

Nigeria: Over 20 Athletes Killed in Bus Crash After Festival

A group of athletes was returning home from Nigeria's National Sports Festival when their bus veered off a bridge. Read more »

Mali: Is Mali's Democracy At Risk Under Military Rule?

Mali's military junta has banned all political parties, silenced dissent, and delayed elections. As repression deepens, analysts warn that the country's democratic future hangs in… Read more »

Ghana: Ghana Pushes Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill as Defense of 'Family Values'

Ghana's Parliament has reignited controversy with a its anti-LGBTQ+ bill, sparking intense debate on its impact on family values and human rights. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Sees Highest Growth in 10 years - World Bank Report

Nevertheless, poverty remains high and inflation is expected to remain over 20% through the year. The report comes amid a raft of reforms by President Bola Tinubu's government. Read more »

Ghana: Ghana Supreme Court Upholds Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill

The bill, which drew international condemnation, criminalizes sex acts within the gay community. Neither the outgoing nor the incoming president have confirmed they will sign it… Read more »

West Africa: Floods Devastate West and Central Africa

Unprecendented flooding in Nigeria, Cameroon, Niger, Chad, Mali, Ghana and Liberia has triggered humanitarian crises. An estimated four million people — most of them children… Read more »

Nigeria: Army Destroys Illegal Refineries, Seizes Crude Oil

The Nigerian Army is launching raids to crack down on illicit refineries as the oil-rich African nation struggles to curb oil theft and sabotage. Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau Escalates Crackdown On Press Freedom

Guinea-Bissau is becoming increasingly dangerous for critical journalists and opposition figures. A "people's movement" is now daring to rise up against President Umaro Sissoco… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria - Police Increase Presence On 10th Day of Protests

Thousands of Nigerians have taken to the streets to express frustration over the high cost of living. Protests turned violent last Thursday, with 22 deaths recorded, according to… Read more »

Guinea Bissau: Guinea-Bissau's Escalating Crackdown On Press Freedom

Guinea-Bissau is becoming increasingly dangerous for critical journalists and opposition figures. A "people's movement" is now daring to rise up against President Umaro Sissoco… Read more »

Guinea: Guinea Stadium Massacre Victims Find Peace After 15 Years

After 15 grueling years, justice has prevailed in Guinea with the conviction of ex-leader Moussa Dadis Camara. But despite the verdict, the battle may not be over -- Camara's legal… Read more »

Mali: Mali Breaks Diplomatic Ties With Ukraine

The move comes after Bamako called out remarks by Ukraine's military spy agency about an attack which left dozens of Malian soldiers and Russian mercenaries dead. Ukraine says… Read more »

Nigeria: President Tinubu Calls for End to Deadly Protests

Nigerian President Tinubu said he has "heard" those protesting against high costs of living, urging them to create room for dialogue. Amnesty International said 13 had been killed… Read more »

Nigeria: Curfews in Place Amid Reports of Deaths At Protests

Violent protests that left several dead were met with 24-hour curfews on Friday. Thousands took to the streets in demonstrations dubbed "day of rage" against alleged bad… Read more »

Nigeria: Police Fire Tear Gas At Cost-of-Living Protesters

Nigerians are protesting against a high cost of living, brought on by surging inflation and stagnating wages. Authorities fear the types of mass rallies that have been seen in… Read more »

Guinea: Ex-Dictator Found Guilty of Crimes Against Humanity

Moussa Dadis Camara, and several other former military leaders, were found guilty of crimes against humanity for their role in a stadium massacre in 2009. Camara was sentenced to… Read more »

Mali: Russian Mercenaries Suffer Major Military Blow

The Wagner Group has witnessed one of their heaviest losses in Mali: Several dozen fighters reportedly were killed or caputured by Tuareg separatist militants. Experts fear Mali's… Read more »

Nigeria: U.S., UK, Canada Issue Travel Warnings Over Protests

Nigerians have announced 10 days of protests amid the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation. The UK government warned the protests could turn "violent with little warning." Read more »

Mali: Rebels Say They Killed Soldiers in Restive North

Tuareg rebels claim they have killed Malian soldiers as well as Russian mercenaries from the Wagner group in the country's embattled north. Read more »