Burkina Faso: President Traoré Grants Sentence Reductions to 963 Prisoners
Burkina Faso’s President, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, has approved sentence reductions for 963 prisoners, including the release of 372 detainees, the government announced following...
Mali: Goïta Announces National Consultations on Political Party Reform in 2026
Mali’s transitional president, General Assimi Goïta, has announced plans to launch national consultations in 2026 aimed at drafting a new law governing political...
Mali: Fresh Terrorist Attack Hits Industrial Sites in Bafoulabé
A new armed attack struck the Bafoulabé district in Mali’s Kayes region during the night of 10 to 11 January 2026, targeting several...
Burna Boy, Rema Lead Nigerian Sweep at Afrima 2026
Nigerian artists dominated the 9th All Africa Music Awards (Afrima), which wrapped up in Lagos on Sunday night, underscoring the country’s continued ascendancy...
Niger Revokes Licences of Drivers Who Refused to Deliver Fuel to Mali Amid Jihadist Attacks
Niger has revoked the licences of dozens of transport operators and drivers after they refused to deliver fuel to neighbouring Mali, citing fears...
ECOWAS Calls for Short, Inclusive Political Transition in Guinea-Bissau
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has reiterated its call for a brief and inclusive political transition in Guinea-Bissau, stressing the...
Niger Adopts Record 2026 Budget in Push for Economic Sovereignty
Niger has approved a record national budget of more than 2.922 trillion CFA francs for the 2026 fiscal year, signalling a strong commitment...
Niger Records Progress on Dasa Uranium Project, Strengthens Gold Ambitions
Niger is recording major advances in its mining sector, with significant progress reported on the Dasa uranium project and renewed momentum in gold...
Africa’s Largest Airport Takes Shape as Ethiopia Commences $12.5bn Build
Ethiopia has officially begun work on a massive new airport that officials say will be the largest on the African continent when it...
Tinubu, Shettima to Spend N12.2bn on Travel and Transport as Nigerians Struggle With Cost of Living and Insecurity
Details from Nigeria’s 2026 Appropriation Bill show that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Vice President Kashim Shettima and their aides are slated to spend...
Senegal Beat Mali to Become First AFCON 2025 Semi Finalists
Senegal secured the first semi final place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after defeating Mali 1–0 in a tightly contested quarter...
Burna Boy, Davido, DJ Maphorisa Lead AFRIMA 2026 Race
Africa’s biggest music awards ceremony is shaping up for an intense contest as Burna Boy, Davido and DJ Maphorisa emerge as leading contenders...