Clash at Ghana Mine Leaves Several Dead as Tensions Erupt in Ashanti Region
Over the week-end, seven people have been killed following a clash with soldiers at a mine in Ghana’s central Ashanti region, according to the Army […]
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Kenya sends more officers to Haïti to combat rising gang violences
Kenya has deployed an additional 217 police officers to Haiti on January 18 as part of an ongoing Multinational force to tackle escalating gang violence. […]
Nigeria fuel truck explosion death toll soars to 86
The death toll from a fuel truck explosion in Nigeria has risen to 86, with at least 55 others injured, according to the director-general of […]
Drone strikes spark blackouts in Sudan’s army-held regions
Large parts of Sudan under the control of the army have plunged into darkness after recent drone attacks on major power facilities by the Rapid […]
Benin: Ouidah’s Annual Voodoo Festival, Bridging Spiritual Heritage and Modern Curiosity
A wave of color and rhythm sweeps through the ancient town of Ouidah in southern Benin each year during its renowned Voodoo festival, drawing an […]
Côte d’Ivoire backs Morocco’s Atlantic initiative
Côte d’Ivoire has become the latest West African country to back Morocco’s efforts to help unlock the trade potential of landlocked Sahel countries, by offering […]
US slaps sanctions against Sudanese army’s chief for hindering peace process
The United States has imposed sanctions against Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) leader Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, citing his responsibility for war crimes in the ongoing conflict […]
Guinea: Opposition Demands Withdrawal from Transitional Parliament
Guinea’s largest opposition alliance, Forces Vives de Guinée, has called on its representatives to step down from the National Transitional Council, the legislative body established […]
HRW sounds the alarm on escalating abuses in some African countries in its 2025 report
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has raised the alarm over the ongoing crackdown by some African governments on political opponents, activists, journalists, and critics. The organization […]
West Africa’s BRVM Stock Exchange hits record high of 20,6 trillion CFA Francs in 2024
The BRVM stock exchange in West Africa reached a record total value of 20.6 trillion CFA francs ($ 32 billion) in 2024, driven by strong […]