July 08
West Africa: The Sahel Stands Up and the World Must Pay Attention
This past weekend the heads of state from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger met in the first summit of the Alliance of Sahel States. Read more »
June 21
Ghana: Ghanaians Organize Car Caravan in Solidarity With Palestine
For the last eight months, people in the West African nation have been organizing actions to demand an immediate end to Israel's genocide in Gaza Read more »
March 28
Senegal: Who Is Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal's New President?
44-year-old Faye won the March 24 election with 54.2% of the vote, according to the official provisional results from the National Voting Census Commission. He has promised to… Read more »
March 19
Niger: Why Has Niger Declared U.S. Military Presence in Its Territory Illegal?
Only months after forcing its former colonizer France to withdraw its troops, Niger, West Africa's largest country, has said the presence of US troops is illegal. This could be a… Read more »
March 07
Senegal: Senegal to Hold Presidential Election After Constitutional Council Voids Delay
President Macky Sall's announcement to hold an election on March 23 follows weeks of uncertainty over his bid to extend his time in power Read more »
February 19
Senegal: Senegalese Civil Society 'Remains Vigilant' As Top Court Overturns Election Delay
The Constitutional Council nullified a presidential decree and a law passed by parliament postponing the February 25 elections. The chief election body has ordered that elections… Read more »
February 06
Senegal: Anger Grows Over 'Constitutional Coup' in Senegal
On February 3, President Macky Sall announced an indefinite suspension of the presidential election set for February 25. On February 5, after opposition deputies were forcibly… Read more »
January 23
Ghana: Ghanaians Mobilize in Solidarity With Palestine and to Demand a Ceasefire in Gaza
The protest in Kumasi, along with the demonstrations taking place across Ghana, serves as an important reminder of the urgent need for a ceasefire Read more »
December 13, 2023
West Africa: Ecowas to Hold Talks With Niger As Sahel States Move to Expand Ties
The West African regional bloc has decided to negotiate with Niamey for a "short transition roadmap" that can potentially lift sweeping economic sanctions. Meanwhile, Niger, along… Read more »