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Guinea landfill collapse: at least 30 dead as heavy rain buries Conakry homes

At least 30 people have died after a landfill collapse in Conakry, Guinea, when heavy rain triggered a landslide of waste that buried homes near the Dar-es-Salaam dumpsite.

AES Investment Bank Nears First Lending as Sahel Infrastructure Drive Accelerates

The AES investment bank is steadily building its lending capacity as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger push ahead with energy and transport projects. The institution, created by the Alliance of Sahel States, is expected to become a key source of funding for regional infrastructure and economic development.

Chidimma Adetshina Citizenship Case: Court Postpones Deportation Ruling to February 2027

The Chidimma Adetshina citizenship case has been pushed to February 2027 after a South African court postponed judgement on her deportation and immigration status, extending a legal battle that has sparked debate over citizenship, identity and belonging across Africa.

Opposition Pressures Faye To Fix Date For Senegal Local Elections in 2027

Pressure is mounting on President Bassirou Diomaye Faye to set a date for Senegal local elections, with opposition parties warning against any postponement.

Shocking: Liberia Ex-VP Jewel Howard-Taylor Charged in $317m Cocaine Bust

Liberia has filed the Jewel Howard-Taylor cocaine charges over a record $317 million cocaine seizure. The former vice president faces allegations of drug trafficking and money laundering.

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Lissu’s hunger strike puts Tanzania’s court order to the test

A Tanzanian court told prison officers to stop listening...

Grace and Grit: Ifeoma Charles-Monwuba calls for greater support for Nigerian girls

In Grace and Grit: My Journey of Faith, Purpose and Leadership, Ifeoma Charles-Monwuba recounts the experiences that shaped her career and calls for stronger support for girls’ education and protection.

Guinea-Bissau police free 71 people from alleged trafficking network

Police in Guinea-Bissau have freed 71 people from an alleged cross-border trafficking network accused of luring migrants with promises of jobs and opportunities abroad. Four suspects were reportedly arrested, while the alleged ringleader remains at large.

State Police Amendment Clears 24 Assemblies, but No Officers Yet

Nigeria’s state police amendment has secured approval from 24 state assemblies, meeting the two-thirds threshold. But new legislation, state laws, funding and certification must still be completed before state police officers can take to the streets.
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