West Africa

Political actors remain suspicious of the census process and divided over which electoral system to use in Sierra Leone.

On the bloc’s efforts to address the political crisis in Guinea-Bissau, Mr Touray said, “the authorities shall impose targeted sanctions...

The report revealed that Ghanaian citizens are engaged in trade with JNIM, sometimes knowingly and at other times unknowingly.

“Our people are in pain. These killings have to stop. Our people must not bear the consequences of an armed...

Operatives of the Ghana Cyber Security Authority (CSA) targeted the syndicate in an early morning operation in Kosoa Tuba town.

The officials also disclosed that the government is aware of Mr Tigri’s current location and plans to submit a request...

Four of the seven Ghanaians affected were members of a parliamentary delegation attending an international cybersecurity conference in Tel Aviv,...

According to the statement, the aircraft, identified as a C130 belonging to the Nigerian Air Force, touched down in Bobo...

Mr Pascal, who is a lieutenant colonel, was declared wanted alongside two other soldiers.

President Bola Tinubu ordered the Nigerian Air Force to enter Benin Republic and take over its airspace to help dislodge...

“Nigeria exercised its lawful discretion to prevent further deterioration of tensions and to promote social cohesion in Guinea-Bissau."

The move follows a comprehensive assessment visit by a NECO accreditation team to selected schools in the West African country.

Ex-Pesident Goodluck Jonathan led the West African Elders Forum Election Observation Mission to monitor Guinea-Bissau's presidential and legislative elections held...

The decision was made during an emergency meeting of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council (MSC), which expressed deep concern...

This has drawn criticism across West Africa, with several governments and regional blocs calling for a return to constitutional order.

The mission said both the presidential and legislative elections in Guinea-Bissau had been “orderly and peaceful."

The officials who describe themselves as the “High Military Command for the Restoration of Order” read out the televised announcement...

The minister described the number of Nigerian Christians being killed as widely exaggerated.

The three were initially arrested on October 30 and are accused of sending an invitation to a government news conference...

Mr Ouattara’s fourth-term landslide win reflects the ongoing struggle to achieve inclusive and trusted democratic governance.

As delays fuel public concerns, the government and ECOWAS must turn political will into action with the help of international...

The election was marred by low voter turnout and subdued activity across much of the country, including the usually bustling...

The country’s registered voters number approximately 8.7 million, out of a projected 2024 population of 31.9 million.

Numerous actors are involved in this surging criminal enterprise, with members of the rebel Rapid Support Forces becoming key players.

JNIM’s blockades have become a strategic weapon that threatens regional commerce and the Malian army, and harms civilians.