The Burkinabe government announced on Monday that it had thwarted a coup attempt involving several active and former military personnel. In a statement read on national television by Security Minister Mahamadou Sana, authorities said intelligence services intercepted communications between a soldier and armed group leaders. The leaked information included sensitive details on troop positions and…
Ghanaian President John Mahama and his predecessor Nana Akufo-Addo shared a moment of unity over the Easter weekend in Kwahu, located in the Eastern Region. On the sidelines of the Kwahu Business Forum, President Mahama revealed on social media that he visited Akufo-Addo to exchange Easter greetings, noting both leaders were in the area for…
The Gambia and Senegal have reinforced their defense and security cooperation following a bilateral meeting in the capital Banjul, prompted by renewed armed attacks near their shared border. Defense Ministers General (ret.) Birame Diop of Senegal and Brigadier General (ret.) Sering Modou Njie of The Gambia discussed the activation of joint military and security committees…
The Ivorian Popular Front (FPI), led by former Prime Minister Pascal Affi N’Guessan, has called for the dissolution of the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI), citing major irregularities in the electoral roll ahead of the 2025 presidential elections. Affi claimed that the process has lost legitimacy, credibility, and public trust, criticizing CEI President Ibrahime Coulibaly-Kuibiert for…
The Trump administration is considering a significant reduction in the United States’ diplomatic presence worldwide, with a proposal to close nearly 30 embassies and consulates, over half of which are located in Africa. This initiative is part of a broader plan to cut the State Department’s budget by nearly 50%, aiming to reduce foreign aid…
Authorities in Senegal have launched investigations into five former ministers from the administration of ex-President Macky Sall over suspected irregularities in the management of the country’s COVID-19 response fund. During a press briefing on Thursday, top legal officials, including the Attorney General at the Dakar Court of Appeal and prosecutors from the Dakar High Court,…
The Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI), has announced former Credit Suisse chief, Tidjane Thiam, as its presidential candidate for the country’s upcoming elections scheduled for October this year. Thiam emerged unopposed following the withdrawal of his only rival, former Trade Minister Jean-Louis Billon, from the race. The 62-year-old renounced his French citizenship in February…
The Lagos State Police Command has refuted reports in some newspaper publications claiming that hundreds of Boko Haram suspects have been apprehended in the state. The Command’s spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, debunked these assertions in a statement issued on Friday, describing the reports as malicious and intended to cause fear and panic among the public….
Burkina Faso authorities has seized a total of 133 tons of drugs across the country in 2024. The announcement was made during the CNLD’s 20th ordinary session in Ouagadougou by the Inspector General of Police Emmanuel Kaboré, permanent secretary of the National Committee for the Fight Against Drugs (CNLD). These seizures were the result of…
Nigeria and South Africa have signed a landmark agreement aimed at enhancing cooperation in the mining sector, as Nigeria seeks to diversify its economy beyond its dependence on oil. Dele Alake, Nigeria’s Minister of Mines and Steel Development, announced on Thursday that the two countries will collaborate on various mining initiatives, including geological mapping using…
