Governance & Accountability
Nigeria State Police Bill Set for Senate Vote Tuesday in Emergency Session
The Nigeria State Police Bill is set for a decisive Senate vote during an emergency plenary session in Abuja. The proposed constitutional amendment would establish state police forces alongside the federal police, marking one of the most significant security reforms in Nigeria's history.
Canal+ Burkina Faso Fine: French TV Giant Hit With £65,000 Penalty Over Public Channels
Burkina Faso’s media regulator has imposed a Canal+ Burkina Faso Fine of 50 million CFA francs ($86,000) on Canal+ International for blocking free access to national television channels, escalating tensions over broadcasting compliance.
Tense Minority Caucus Demands Tinubu Refocus on Security or Step Aside
Nigeria’s House of Representatives Minority Caucus has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently address worsening insecurity and economic hardship or risk losing public trust. The caucus warned that continued focus on political activities ahead of 2027 could further deepen national challenges.
Ghana Reparations Summit Opens in Accra With Delegations From Over 80 Countries
The Ghana Reparations Summit has commenced in Accra with delegates from more than 80 countries meeting to discuss reparatory justice for slavery and colonial-era injustices.
Senegal power struggle deepens as Sonko takes parliament after Faye sacking
The Senegal power struggle has entered a new phase after Ousmane Sonko's rapid return to power as Speaker of the National Assembly days after being dismissed as prime minister by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
