West Africa: Will Senegal's Delayed Vote Further Destabilize West Africa?

The postponement of Senegal's presidential election could have major consequences for the entire region. Read more »

West Africa: What Senegal's Postponed Election Means for West Africa

The postponement of the presidential election in Senegal is a crisis for the country. It will also have major consequences for the whole region, some of which cannot yet be… Read more »

Senegal: 'We Are Ready to Give Our Lives' - Senegal Protester

President Macky Sall's decision to delay the national election from February to December, effectively extending his time in power, sparked widespread protests across Senegal… Read more »

Nigeria: Germany and Nigeria - New Advice Center for Regular Migration

Germany and Nigeria have established a new migrant resource center on the outskirts of Abuja. The German government hopes to make migration successful for both countries involved. Read more »

Senegal: Senegal Internet Restored After Election Postponement Unrest

Authorities cut access as the country grapples with the fallout of postponing the presidential election to December. The delay sparked protests. Read more »

Sierra Leone: FGM in Sierra Leone - What Can Be Done to End It?

Female genital mutilation is prevalent in Sierra Leone, with rights advocates concerned about its impact on women and girls. Read more »

Senegal: Is President Macky Sall Putting Country's Democracy At Risk?

Senegal is considered one of West Africa's most stable democracies. But the election delay announced by President Macky Sall now threatens to erode democratic gains. Read more »

Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Struggles to End Female Genital Mutilation

Female genital mutilation is prevalent in Sierra Leone, with rights advocates concerned about its impact on women and girls. The country has no law that outrightly criminalizes the… Read more »

Senegal: International Concern for Senegal's Democracy After Poll Postponement

The postponement comes after opposition lawmakers attempted to delay proceedings. Earlier, protesters had gathered outside parliament while Macky Sall's term extension was debated. Read more »

Senegal: Police Crack Down On Protests Over Election Delay

Several candidates in Senegal's postponed presidential election were arrested during a demonstration in Dakar. President Macky Sall delayed the vote on Saturday in a row over the… Read more »

Senegal: 'Sabotage', 'Institutional Coup', Say Opposition as Sall Postpones Poll

The election was due to be held in less than three weeks. But a row over the disqualification of several candidates sparked a major political crisis in one of West Africa's most… Read more »

Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone - Deforestation 'Threatens' Water Supply

A national park that provides clean water to Sierra Leone's capital Freetown is under threat due to human activities, a UN report has said. Read more »

West Africa: Ecowas 'Weaker' As Sahel Trio Quit the Bloc

Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have cut ties with ECOWAS, a key body in a region hit by coups and security crises. What will leaving mean for the three landlocked West African… Read more »

West Africa: Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger Quit Ecowas

The leaders of the three Sahel nations said it was a "sovereign decision" to leave the Economic Community of West African States "without delay." Read more »

West Africa: Mali to Start Peace Talks After Ending Deal With Separatists

Mali's junta decided to launch a new national peace process just one day after it ended a key 2015 peace deal. Tuareg rebels are skeptical of the initiative. Read more »

West Africa: Should Germany Expand Partnership Programs in the Sahel?

The 2020s in Africa's Sahel region did not turn out as expected for Germany: Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso are all governed by military regimes. So why -- and how -- should Berlin… Read more »

Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Nigeria's 'Super Eagles' Flying High Again

Nigeria traveled to Ivory Coast with their ears ringing from all the criticism they'd been hearing. After a successful group stage, coach Jose Peseiro's team are suddenly… Read more »

Liberia: Liberian President Suffers Heat Exhaustion At Inauguration

Joseph Boakai was sworn in but had to be helped away from the podium after struggling to finish his speech in the sweltering heat. Read more »

Cameroon: Malaria Child Vaccination Campaign Kicks Off in Cameroon

Cameroon has begun a large-scale malaria vaccination campaign that's supposed to see 250,000 children immunized this year and next. Experts say it will save lives, even though the… Read more »

Cameroon: Zogo Murder Inquiry Turns Into Political Drama

The inquest into the murder of Cameroonian journalist Martinez Zogo is stalled one year after his body was found. For many, there are mounting questions in a case that implicates… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria - Kidnappings in Abuja Spark Fear

The recent spate of kidnappings in Nigeria's capital has residents worried. This week, the government promised a drastic solution but said it wants to see an end to crowdfunding… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria - Shell's Divestment Plan Sparks Debate

A plan by Shell to sell off a Nigerian subsidiary has to be approved by the government in Abuja. The energy multinational says it wants to restructure. Activists see a bid to avoid… Read more »

Africa: Malaria-Free Cape Verde a 'Beacon of Hope' for Africa

The World Health Organization has certified Cape Verde as malaria-free, hailing the development as a significant milestone in the fight against the disease. But much remains to be… Read more »

Senegal: The Downside of Senegal's Gold Rush

People from all over West Africa are working on gold mines along Senegal's border with Mali. The mining is a much-needed economic boon for the region. But mounting instability in… Read more »

Cape Verde: Malaria-Free Cape Verde a 'Beacon of Hope'

The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cape Verde as malaria-free, hailing it as a significant milestone in the fight against the disease. But much remains to be done. Read more »