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Controversial Deportees to Liberia Deal Sees 1,200 Migrants Relocated

Liberia will receive up to 1,200 deportees to Liberia under a new agreement with the United States. Officials say arrivals will begin this week with financial and logistical support from Washington.

Senegal Tightens Asset Declaration Law As Faye and Sonko Rift Deepens

Senegal's parliament has passed a tougher asset declaration law requiring the president, prime minister and National Assembly speaker to publicly disclose their assets, amid a deepening political rift between Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Ousmane Sonko.

Zambia’s Presidential Election Marred by Abduction Claims and Vote Count Halt, Observers Say

Zambia's presidential election has come under intense scrutiny after international observers cited reports of intimidation, abductions and a six-hour suspension of vote counting during the ongoing tally.

Senegal Special Funds Bill Sparks Standoff Between Government and Parliament

Senegal special funds are facing unprecedented scrutiny as parliament advances a bill to regulate secret state spending. The proposal has exposed tensions between President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's government and lawmakers seeking stronger oversight and transparency.

Malian Army Repels San Mali Attack Amid Rising Insurgent Pressure

Malian forces say they repelled the San Mali attack on a military base in the Ségou region, while JNIM claims its fighters briefly seized the barracks. The clash underscores growing insurgent pressure across central Mali.

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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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