Niger’s transitional leader, Abdourahamane Tiani, was officially sworn in today as the country’s president, marking the start of a five-year transitional period under a new charter, replacing the existing constitution. This move effectively dismisses efforts by the regional bloc ECOWAS to expedite a return to democratic rule following the military coup in June 2023. According…
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has directed the government to draft an Orientation Law on the Economic Empowerment of Women (LOAEF) to enhance women’s access to economic opportunities and promote their full participation in Senegal’s socio-economic development. Announced during last week’s Council of Ministers, the initiative is supervised by the Ministry of Family and Solidarity, with…
The Nigerian government has intensified its fight against oil theft, arraigning nine suspects accused of vandalizing oil pipelines in the Ogidiama community, Akuku-Toru Local Government Area of Rivers State. The defendants appeared before the Federal High Court in Port Harcourt on Monday, facing charges of conspiracy and tampering with critical oil infrastructure. The suspects have…
The long-awaited implementation of the Niger National Conference’s resolutions is set to take place today at the Mahatma Gandhi Center in Niamey, marking a critical step in the country’s ongoing political transition. The event, organized by the Ministry of the Interior, follows the submission of the final National Conference report to General Abdourahamane Tiani, President…
The Ghanaian government has announced plans to clear a $1.1 billion debt owed to Italian energy firm ENI for gas supply, a financial burden largely inherited from the previous administration. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson disclosed this during a high-level meeting with Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor and ENI officials. The payments will cover…
The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has threatened to take decisive action following the federal government’s declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, Southern Nigeria. The union fears the decision could disrupt national economic activities if the proclamation is not reversed within a reasonable timeframe. In a joint statement, Rivers State NLC Chairperson Alex…
Ghana is losing billions in revenue due to the illegal transfer of gold, one of its most valuable natural resources. Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson revealed in a post on X that at the peak of Ghana’s economic crisis in 2022, an estimated 60 tonnes of gold—valued at approximately $1.2 billion—were illegally smuggled out…
Ghana Suffers Billion-Dollar Losses from Gold Smuggling. Liberia Strengthens Border and Maritime Security with ‘Operation True Guardian’. Nigeria Labour Congress Threatens Strike Over Rivers State Emergency Declaration. ECOWAS Targets 10 Million Regional Tourists by 2029.
Liberia has launched Operation True Guardian, a military initiative aimed at fortifying its borders, enhancing maritime security, and combating transnational crime. The operation, which began on March 23, 2025, has deployed Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) personnel to the western counties of Grand Cape Mount, Bomi, and Gbarpolu for security patrols. The initiative is designed…
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the European Union (EU) have launched a five-day intensive training at Banjul International Airport to enhance personnel capacity in identifying high-risk air passengers and combating illicit drug trafficking. Running from March 24 to 28, 2025, the program focuses on intelligence-based passenger profiling, behavioral analysis, and…
