President John Dramani Mahama has urged the people of Bawku in the Upper East Region to embrace peace as they observe Ramadan. The president made the appeal on Monday, 31st March 2025, at the Accra’s Black Star Square on the occasion of the Eid-ul-Fitr celebration. He highlighted the importance of unity and reconciliation during the sacred…
The Nigerian Army has intensified efforts to curb crude oil theft, urging residents to report suspicious activities. In a recent operation, troops of the 6 Division arrested 39 suspected oil thieves and dismantled 18 illegal refining sites across Rivers, Bayelsa, Delta, and Akwa Ibom states. Between March 24 and 30, 2025, security forces confiscated over…
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced a 0.5% levy on imported goods to finance their newly formed three-state union, following their withdrawal from ECOWAS. The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), initially a security pact in 2023, has since evolved into an economic and military alliance. The levy, agreed on Friday, takes immediate effect and…
Niger has announced its withdrawal from the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), a regional military coalition fighting armed groups in the Lake Chad region, as the government shifts focus to protecting key oil infrastructure within its borders. The MNJTF, which includes troops from Nigeria, Chad, Cameroon, and Niger, was established in 2015 to combat Boko…
Burkina Faso’s transitional president has granted amnesty to over twenty soldiers convicted or prosecuted in connection with the September 15-16, 2015 events. A decree issued on March 24, 2025, states that the pardon extends to disciplinary sanctions, but those reinstated in the military will not be entitled to career reconstruction or compensation. The decision follows…
The Togolese National Assembly has adopted a new intelligence bill aimed at consolidating national sovereignty, protecting vital state interests, and ensuring citizen security, while upholding fundamental rights. Approved on Friday, the bill provides legal tools to help Togo counter growing security threats, including terrorism and cyberattacks. Authorities emphasize that the law strikes a balance between…
Ghana’s President, John Mahama, has expressed disappointment after a letter from Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo was leaked on social media before reaching his desk. The President’s concerns were outlined in an official statement signed by Callistus Mahama, Secretary to the President. The letter, dated March 27, 2025, was widely circulated online before the President had…
Guinea’s transitional president, General Mamadi Doumbouya, has granted a presidential pardon to former military leader Moussa Dadis Camara, less than a year after his conviction for crimes against humanity. The decision, announced on Friday, comes just nine months after Camara was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in the September 28, 2009,…
Ghana’s Parliament has approved a GH¢4 billion budget for the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs for the 2025 fiscal year. The funds will cover allowances for assembly members and traditional authorities, as well as support various programs and projects under the Ministry. The budget also includes plans to establish a National Prayer…
Ghana’s President John Mahama visited Nigeria on Thursday to hold discussions with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, following his recent meetings with the leaders of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. Mahama emphasized the importance of strengthening ECOWAS and enhancing economic integration, particularly in light of security threats facing the sub-region. His talks with Tinubu also…
