Nigeria: Over 100 Inmates Escape Prison Due to Heavy Rains

A search is on for the scores of prisoners who fled after rain brought down a perimeter fence. The incident happened close to the Nigerian capital. Read more »

Nigeria: Germany Arrests Suspected Members of Nigerian Dating Mafia

The alleged gang members, using fake identities online, extorted money from victims after gaining their trust and promising marriage. The suspected criminals were Nigerians who had… Read more »

Ghana: Ghana's Cocoa Farmers Are Losing, Despite Record Prices

The price of cocoa on the global market soared to a record high in April, but African farmers are struggling to make ends meet. In countries like Ghana, the local pricing system… Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas Under Pressure to Reform

Coups, sanctions, and withdrawal of member states; the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) must either reform or decline, observers warn. Read more »

Niger: Russia Sends Military Trainers, Troops to Niger

Russian military personnel arrived in Niamey to train their soldiers and set up an air defense system. Russia has been trying to build stronger ties with several African nations… Read more »

Mali: Junta Bans Media Coverage of Political Parties

In addition to banning the activities of political parties, Mali's ruling junta has also imposed a ban on media coverage of political life. Read more »

Mali: Junta Suspends Political Party Activities

Citing the need to maintain public order, the Malian junta suspended all political party activities until further notice. Read more »

Senegal: Senegal's New Government Full of Fresh Faces

Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko said the government was approved by Senegal's new president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who promised radical reform when he was elected a few weeks ago. Read more »

Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Declares Drug Abuse 'National Emergency'

Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio has vowed to combat the polydrug kush, saying that drug abuse in the West African nation is a "national emergency." Read more »

Sierra Leone: Will Sierra Leone's Leaders Clamp Down On Kush?

As the polydrug kush -- also known as K2 -- increasingly threatens the public health of young Sierra Leoneans, religious and development leaders want the government to take the… Read more »

Senegal: Senegal Inaugurates Youngest President, Who Promises Change

Former tax inspector Bassirou Diomaye Faye is Senegal's youngest president ever. He has vowed to fight corruption and renegotiate contracts with foreign companies. Read more »

Ghana: What's Causing the 'Dumsor' Blackouts?

Ghanaians are reeling under power cuts popularly known as "dumsor." Now, unpaid utility bills, poor infrastructure maintenence and a stuttering economy threaten to plunge the… Read more »

Senegal: A New Era for Senegal After the Election?

Senegal's new president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has proposed a radical change of the political system and more sovereignty. That includes new partnerships with foreign companies. Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria - Ending Sexual Abuse in IDP Camps

Young women and girls living in Nigerian camps for internally displaced people (IDPs) say they have to deal with sexual harassment every day. Now they are calling for more… Read more »

Senegal: Diomaye Faye's Election Triumph - a New Era for Senegal?

Senegal's president-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has vowed to fight corruption and promote greater prosperity. But analysts say he might need the charismatic opposition leader… Read more »

Senegal: Senegal - Will Faye Bring Change After Election Victory?

Senegal's President-elect, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, vowed to fight corruption and promote greater prosperity. Analysts say he might need Ousmane Sonko to fulfill that pledge. Read more »

Nigeria: Rescued Schoolchildren Reunited With Families

The children had been kidnapped two weeks ago from their school in Kaduna. The practice of kidnapping for ransom is on the rise in Nigeria. Read more »

Senegal: Senegal - Faye Nears Victory in Presidential Election

Several opposition candidates have congratulated Bassirou Diomaye Faye after he appeared to be ahead in preliminary tallies. However, the governing coalition has said it was sure… Read more »

Senegal: Senegal Votes in Presidential Election to Replace Macky Sall

The incumbent Macky Sall is not competing in the race, after wrapping a second term. Sall's popularity has slumped after he unsuccessfully tried to postpone the vote to December. Read more »

Nigeria: More Than 100 Kidnapped Schoolchildren Rescued

The children had been kidnapped two weeks ago from their school in Kaduna. It comes as more and more criminal gangs in the area turn to abductions to seek out large ransoms. Read more »

Senegal: Election Ramps Up After Poll Delay

Senegalese voters will head to the polls on Sunday, March 24. We take a look at whose running, what's at stake, and why it matters. Read more »

Gambia: Gambia Postpones Vote to Repeal FGM Ban

Women's rights remain under threat in Gambia after parliament decided to postpone a vote on upholding the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM). Read more »

Gambia: Lawmakers Move Forward On Bill to Reverse FGM Ban

Gambian lawmakers voted 42 in favor and four against to send the FGM ban reversal bill to a parliamentary committee. Activists warn that the bill will harm Gambia's human rights… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria - Gunmen Abduct 87 Villagers in Kaduna State

Northern Nigeria has been hit by a renewed wave of mass kidnappings. The victims' families face having to pay hefty ransoms to get their loved ones back. Read more »

Nigeria: Why Nigeria's 'Baby Factories' Continue to Thrive

Child traffickers often abduct girls and young women, take them to isolated locations and impregnate them. When they give birth, their babies are sold to childless couples. The… Read more »