Senegal: Macky Sall Mum On 3rd Term Candidacy

Senegalese opposition parties want President Macky Sall to rule out running for a third term in office. As Senegal celebrates 63 years of independence, tensions between Sall and… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria's Central Bank Battles to Limit Cash-Crunch Fallout

As Nigeria's Central Bank tries to rebuild trust following a disastrous introduction of new naira bills, customers' faith in the financial system is being tested, as many still… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Authorities Expel Two French Journalists

The French dailies Liberation and Le Monde said authorities did not give a reason for the expulsion. Relations between Paris and Ouagadougou have been strained since two military… Read more »

Senegal: Opposition Leader Gets Suspended Sentence for Libel

The libel trial and another separate case against Ousmane Sonko have spurred violent protests nationwide. Sonko was given a suspended prison sentence and a fine for libel of a… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Junta Suspends French Broadcaster Over Interview With Al-Qaeda Leader

The country's ruling accused the French broadcaster of "acting as a mouthpiece" for an al-Qaeda affiliated group. France 24 has denied the allegation and condemned the move. Read more »

Africa: U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris Kicks Off Africa Trip

Vice President Kamala Harris arrived to cheers in the Ghanaian capital on Sunday, the first leg in her weeklong trip to the continent aimed at deepening US ties. Read more »

West Africa: U.S. Announces Aid for Sahel Amid Russia Expansion

Niger, one of the world's poorest nations, has resisted a recent spate of coups and inroads by Russian mercenaries seen in neighboring countries and is set to benefit from millions… Read more »

Senegal: Supporters of Opposition Leader Protest Trial

Supporters say charges against Ousmane Sonko are the latest attempt by the government to curb his political ambitions, including his likely 2024 presidential bid. Read more »

Mauritania: Mauritania - Four Jihadists Escape After Jail Break

Authorities are searching for a group of "terrorists" who escaped prison. Mauritania has largely been unscathed by the Islamist terrorism that has affected its neighbors in the… Read more »

Nigeria: Election Results Leave Country More Divided

Bola Tinubu has the difficult task of uniting the West African nation, as the results of the election highlight how sharply divided citizens are along religious and ethnic lines. Read more »

Burkina Faso: Film Festival Fosters Hope in Violence-Torn Burkina Faso

As conflict and violence spread across the Sahel, Africa's biggest film festival, hosted in Burkina Faso, promotes fellowship in times of crisis. Read more »

Nigeria: Who Is Nigeria's President-Elect Bola Tinubu?

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

Nigeria: Tinubu Offers a Glimmer of Hope for Nigeria

Surprises were the order of the day in Nigeria's latest election -- both in conduct and outcome. DW's Abdullahi Tanko Bala believes Nigerians have reason to be hopeful as a new… Read more »

Nigeria: Country Waits for Election Results As Complaints Mount

Though the final election results are not yet out, some of Nigeria's political parties are already crying foul. Irregularities marred the "peaceful" voting, leading to frustration… Read more »

South Africa: Anti-Money Laundering Group Adds South African Nigeria to Grey List, Suspends Russia

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has also added South Africa and Nigeria to its "grey list," a move that can be devastating to a nation's economy. Read more »

Nigeria: Election Results Start Trickling in Amid Delays

First results have been published in Nigeria's general elections after a weekend of delays and disruptions. Three front-runners emerged in a race to replace outgoing President… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerians Frustrated As Votes Are Tallied

Logistical and security challenges in Nigeria's general election have caused widespread delays and public frustration. Experts say new election technology has contributed… Read more »

Nigeria: Voting Ends Amid Security Concerns

Voting is still underway in some parts of Nigeria, hours after the official close of polling stations. Attacks and acts of vandalism prevented some voters from casting ballots for… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Election 2023 - Breaking It Down

More than 93 million Nigerian voters are expected to vote on Saturday to pick their new president. Opinion polls suggest a tight race. DW looks at what's at stake. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Seeks Unifying Leader in 2023 Election

In past elections, Nigerian political aspirants always invoked religious and ethnic affiliations to mobilize their supporters. But Nigerians say that what matters most in this… Read more »

Nigeria: President Muhammadu Buhari's Questionable Legacy

High hopes for change carried Nigeria's President Muhammadu Buhari into office. Eight years later, as his two-term period comes to en end, the West African nation is in tatters. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Is Germany Closely Following Nigeria's Election?

Nigerians are angry about their country's economic woes and violent conflicts -- perhaps not the best environment in which to hold a smooth election. But the result will impact the… Read more »

Nigeria: Presidential Candidates Ignore Climate Change, Experts Say

Nigeria is badly hit by climate change, resulting in desertification, a shrinking Lake Chad in the north, flooding in the center, and coastal erosion in the south. Yet the issue… Read more »

Nigeria: Election 2023 - Who Are the Presidential Candidates?

Only three out of 18 candidates stand a realistic chance of winning the presidency on February 25. Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi each believe they can win the election… Read more »

Nigeria: Election - Security Concerns Stand Out for Voters

Voters in Nigeria will choose new government leaders in a few days. Many Nigerians are concerned about which candidates offer new ways to tackle the West African country's state of… Read more »