Governance & Accountability
Abuja Power Outages Reveal the Harsh Reality of Nigeria’s Electricity Crisis
While Nigeria’s power minister celebrates improved electricity supply in some areas, Abuja residents and business owners are counting the cost of prolonged blackouts, from spoiled food and lost stock to rising fuel bills and mounting debts. The contrast raises fresh questions about the reliability of Nigeria’s electricity recovery.
Senegal Victims’ Families Rebuke Faye Over Macky Sall UN Bid
Families of victims killed during Senegal's 2021-2024 unrest have criticised President Bassirou Diomaye Faye's support for the Macky Sall UN bid, arguing that justice and accountability should come before international ambitions as courts pursue landmark cases linked to the violence.
Fatima Zahra Mansouri becomes Morocco’s first woman prime minister
Fatima Zahra Mansouri has become Morocco's first woman prime minister after her party won the parliamentary election, setting the stage for coalition talks and major economic reforms.
Consulate Seeks Probe Into Deaths of 3 Nigerians in South Africa
Three Nigerians in South Africa died in separate incidents across Bloemfontein, Pretoria and Ekurhuleni within four days, prompting diplomatic intervention from Nigeria and renewed calls for thorough investigations into the circumstances surrounding their deaths.
AES Integration Expands as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger Align Telecoms and Trade
AES integration is moving beyond military cooperation as Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger align telecommunications regulation, media governance and economic policies. New agreements suggest the Alliance of Sahel States is steadily building common institutions across the confederation.
