Accused shooters of former Ghana MP Sarah Safo granted bail
Prosecutors alleged the shooting incident left Adwoa Safo with multiple gunshot injuries.
25 Jun, 2026
Guinea ruling party wins landslide in parliament, municipal elections
The elections were a step towards a return to democratic rule after a 2021 coup in the West African country.
5 Jun, 2026
US sanctions Tanzania police official for alleged torture of activists
Tanzania’s Faustine Jackson Mafwele is accused of involvement in “gross violations of human rights”.
22 May, 2026
Museveni vows ‘no more sleep for all Ugandans’ in seventh term
Museveni was sworn in for a seventh term on Tuesday following his election victory in January.
13 May, 2026
Somalia’s South West state set for historic one-person-one-vote elections
Tanzania’s Samia questions Ruto’s premature announcement on joint Tanga refinery
Macky Sall Calls for Peace in UN Secretary-General Bid
Niger’s President Tiani to Visit Türkiye in June for Talks with Erdoğan
Russia Offers Support to Reunite Libya
21 Apr, 2026
Kemi Seba Arrested in South Africa as Benin Seeks Extradition
Controversial activist faces rebellion charges amid ongoing investigations into his movements and activities
21 Apr, 2026
Nigeria Charges Six Over Alleged Coup Plot Against President Tinubu
High-profile figures, including a former minister and retired officers, face treason and terrorism-related charges
21 Apr, 2026
Top RSF Commander Defects to Sudanese Army in Major Shift
High-profile move signals potential cracks within paramilitary ranks amid deepening national crisis
21 Apr, 2026
Mali Faces Human Rights Case at African Court Over Alleged 2022 Abuses
Civil society groups accuse authorities of failing to investigate mass violations linked to military operations and foreign forces
21 Apr, 2026
French Rights Group Files Complaint Over Alleged Logistics Support in Gaza Conflict
Legal action targets FedEx for alleged complicity in war crimes linked to arms transport
21 Apr, 2026
Tigray Leadership Move Threatens Fragile Peace Deal in Ethiopia
TPLF’s decision to reclaim regional authority raises concerns over renewed tensions and the future of the post-war framework
20 Apr, 2026
Togo Positions Itself as Diplomatic Bridge in Sahel Crisis Strategy
New 2026–2028 framework seeks to reconnect AES states with global partners amid shifting regional alliances and rising insecurity
19 Apr, 2026
Mali and Canada Reaffirm Ties Amid Shifting Cooperation Framework
April 17 meeting in Bamako highlights renewed dialogue and evolving partnership priorities in a changing Sahel context
19 Apr, 2026
Lomé Hosts Strategic Dialogue to Reframe Sahel Security Cooperation
On April 18, Togo positions itself as a mediator between AES and ECOWAS, promoting a unified response to rising regional insecurity
19 Apr, 2026
AES Military Chiefs Convene in Ouagadougou to Advance Unified Force
Held on April 16–17, the high-level meeting focused on validating strategic recommendations to boost joint military operations in the Sahel
