Mali’s former Finance and Economy Minister, Bouaré Fily Sissoko, has been admitted to an emergency medical unit in Bamako following a serious health breakdown while in detention. Sissoko has been jailed since 2021 without trial, facing prosecution for alleged financial mismanagement during the administration of former President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta. Among the charges are her…
The Minority Caucus in Ghana’s Parliament is raising serious concerns over what it describes as a possible breach of parliamentary immunity involving Assin South Member of Parliament, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, following a recent security operation at his residence. The controversy erupted after footage circulated on social media showing operatives believed to be from National…
The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) is intensifying efforts to build a unified military response to regional threats. Military experts from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger met in Ouagadougou from April 8 to 11, 2025, to outline the structure and operations of a joint force—marking a significant step toward autonomous regional defense. According to Burkina…
Congolese authorities and representatives of the M23 rebel group have arrived in Doha, Qatar, to engage in ceasefire negotiations following months of escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Sources from both delegations confirmed their presence to international media, revealing that a face-to-face meeting took place on Wednesday. However, discussions are still ongoing…
A 22-year-old American security officer has been arrested at Banjul International Airport after arriving with 65 packages of cannabis skunk hidden in her luggage. The Gambia’s Drug Law Enforcement Agency (DLEAG) identified the suspect as Djenebou Kone. She was apprehended upon arrival from the United States with the illegal substance concealed in two suitcases –…
Nigeria has taken a major step toward revitalizing its electricity sector with the signing of a $328.8 million agreement with China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC). The contract, signed under Phase 1 of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), aims to rehabilitate and expand the country’s electricity transmission infrastructure. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Abuja, Minister…
Malian authorities have opened a judicial investigation following the reported destruction of one of their drones near the border town of Tinzaouatene, allegedly by the Algerian military. The announcement was made by Amadou Bocar Touré, Public Prosecutor of the Specialized Judicial Unit for the Fight Against Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime, in a press release…
Niger’s government has officially announced Hausa as the country’s new national language, moving away from French after many years. The signifiant change was announced on March 31 in a special edition of the government’s journal. The new charter states clearly that Hausa is now the official national language of Niger. However, English and French will…
The Malian government hosted special envoys from Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, and Germany for high-level discussions in Bamako on Tuesday. The visit, part of ongoing efforts to reassess Mali’s ties with its European partners, comes as the region experiences a major realignment of diplomatic and security alliances. Chaired by Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Minister…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is calling for restraint and dialogue between Mali and Algeria, following a sharp deterioration in relations marked by airspace closures, diplomatic withdrawals, and accusations of terrorism sponsorship. In a statement released from its headquarters in Abuja, ECOWAS urged both nations to “defuse tension, promote dialogue, and use…
