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Burkina Faso Adopts Law Defining Status of Traditional and Customary Chiefs
Burkina Faso’s Transitional Legislative Assembly has adopted a new law establishing the legal status of traditional and customary chieftaincy, a move aimed at...
Niger Receives Credentials of Five Newly Appointed Ambassadors
Niger’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Nigeriens Abroad, Bakary Yaou Sangaré, on Wednesday, 14 January 2026, received the copies of credentials of...
Mali Moves to End Power Outages in Bamako With Major Grid Upgrade
Mali has taken a significant step toward reducing chronic electricity outages in its capital, Bamako, following the approval of substantial financing to modernise...
Senegal Crowned AFCON 2025 Champions
Senegal has emerged as the champions of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, defeating hosts Morocco in a final that will be...
Ghana Orders Advanced ACH160 Helicopters to Bolster Security Aviation
Ghana has secured an order for a batch of the world’s most technologically advanced ACH160 helicopters, marking a significant enhancement of its aerial...
Ethiopia Moves to Print Its Own Currency as Part of Economic Sovereignty Push
Ethiopia is embarking on a significant economic initiative to build its domestic currency printing capacity, signalling a shift toward greater monetary independence. At...
Doumbouya Sworn In as Guinea’s President After Transitional Rule
General Mamadi Doumbouya was officially sworn in as the president of Guinea this weekend, marking the end of a long military transition period...
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...
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...