Ghana to Evacuate 300 from South Africa over Anti-Immigrant Protests
Ghana says it will evacuate 300 citizens from South Africa following a recent wave of protests against foreign nationals. Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said in a post on X on Tuesday that the Ghanaian president had granted approval for their “immediate evacuation”. He said the “distressed” Ghanaians had registered at the country’s embassy in […]
New Alliance Shakes up Nigerian Political Landscape
Two of Nigeria’s most prominent opposition figures have announced they have switched parties in a dramatic political realignment ahead of next year’s presidential election. Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, who finished third and fourth respectively in the 2023 presidential race, have both joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC), raising the prospect of a joint ticket […]
Mali Junta Leader Names Himself Defence Minister after Predecessor Killed
Mali’s military leader Gen Assimi Goïta has taken over as defence minister after the officer who previously held the post was killed in a wave of surprise attacks. The West African country remains in a security crisis more than a week after an alliance of jihadists and separatist rebels launched their nationwide raids. During the […]
Nigeria Plans to Repatriate Nationals willing to Leave South Africa after Attacks
Nigeria is planning to repatriate its nationals in South Africa willing to return home voluntarily, amid growing fears that recent attacks on foreigners there could escalate. Foreign Minister Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu said 130 applicants had already registered for the exercise, adding that the number was expected to rise. She expressed President Bola Tinubu’s concern about the […]
Joint Statement: Election Day Observation of Benin Presidential Election
The 2026 presidential election in Benin took place within an evolving constitutional and electoral framework shaped by recent reforms, which provided the legal and institutional basis for the conduct of the election. The joint election observation mission of WAEON and WADEMOS commends the generally peaceful, orderly, and procedurally sound conduct of the April 12, 2026, […]
Nigeria’s Suspected Coup Plotters Deny Treason Charges
Six people, including a retired major general and a serving police inspector, have pleaded not guilty to plotting a coup to overthrow Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu. The defendants appeared at the Federal High Court in the capital, Abuja, where they were ordered to remain in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), Nigeria’s […]
Policy Brief: Towards a Post‑Exit Transitional Framework for ECOWAS‑AES Relations.
On 29 January 2025, the year‑long notice by Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger of denunciation of the Revised ECOWAS Treaty went into effect, marking their exit from the Community. At their exit, these three states represented 54.35% of the total landmass of ECOWAS; 20% of the sovereign membership of the Community; 17.4% of the population; […]
Towards a Post‑Exist Transitional Framework for ECOWAS‑AES Relations
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is the oldest Regional Economic Community (REC) in Africa. It has existed for over 50 years since 1975 as a regional arrangement or agency within the meaning of Article 52(1) of the Charter of the United Nations.¹ The geographical reach of the community extended from the Atlantic […]
Benin’s 2026 Election: A Democratic Test Under Restricted Competition
At a time when some countries are amending their constitutions to allow incumbents to remain in power, Benin has taken a different path. President Patrice Talon is stepping down after two terms in office since 2016. Yet, despite his adherence to term limits, the upcoming election appears less competitive. Can a transition process be considered […]
Nigeria Charges Six People with Treason Over Independence Day Coup Plot
Six people in Nigeria, including a retired major general and a serving police inspector, have been charged with treason for attempting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu in a coup last year. The charges were filed by the Attorney General at the Federal High Court in the capital, Abuja, where the defendants are due to appear […]