Armed Groups Attack Malian Military Convoy in Gao Region
Mali says counterattack under way as rebels claim they inflicted ‘human losses’ and ‘material damage’ on troops. Mali’s army says it has launched a counterattack after fighters linked to al-Qaeda and members of a separatist group ambushed soldiers in the volatile north. The Malian military said in a statement on Saturday that armed groups ambushed […]
‘Relief’ as 44 Kidnapped Children and Teachers Freed after Nigerian Army Operation
Nigeria’s military says it has freed all 44 pupils and teachers who were abducted two months ago from schools in the southern state of Oyo, and arrested some of their captors. A local teachers’ union has told the BBC of its “relief” – but families say the ordeal has been harrowing and they are still […]
Sierra Leone Drops Treason Charge Against Ex-President Over Attempted Coup
Sierra Leone’s government has dropped its charges, including treason, against ex-President Ernest Bai Koroma, who was arrested in connection with an attempted coup nearly three years ago. The charges had been dropped on health grounds, Information Minister Chernor Bah told the BBC. The 72-year-old former president has always denied involvement in the November 2023 attempted […]
Police Officers Arrested for Allegedly Seeking Roadside Bribe from Nigeria’s Anti-Corruption Boss
Four Nigerian policemen, accused of setting up an illegal checkpoint to extort money from drivers, picked on the wrong man: the head of one of the country’s anti-corruption agencies. Musa Aliyu, who leads the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, has alleged that he was stopped while driving in the capital , Abuja, […]
Why Traore has Opened a New Front with Burkina Faso’s Muslim Community
Once backed by influential Muslim scholars, Burkina Faso’s military leader is now facing a growing rift over arrests, new legislation and his campaign against what he describes as religious extremism. Burkina Faso’s transitional leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has sharply escalated his confrontation with influential Muslim scholars, declaring that what he calls “radical Islam” has no […]
Next Gen for Reform: W/African Youths Commit to Advancing Sub-Regional Democracy
West African youth under the Next Gen in Reform Community of Practice (CoP) on Tuesday in Abuja began a three-day symposium on political reforms in the sub-region. The symposium is a convening of youth leaders working on democratic reforms, within and outside the CoP, to share ideas on how best they can strengthen democratic institutions […]
WADEMOS Undertakes Exploratory Mission to Kenya to Strengthen Interregional Democratic Cooperation
The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) has undertaken an Exploratory and Scoping Mission to Nairobi, Kenya, as part of an ongoing South-South Cooperation initiative aimed at strengthening collaboration among civil society actors across West, Central, and East Africa. The mission, which took place from May 19–21, forms part of WADEMOS’ broader efforts to promote […]
WADEMOS Receives Early Invitation to Observe Nigeria’s 2027 General Elections
The West Africa Democracy Solidarity Network (WADEMOS) has received an official invitation to observe Nigeria’s 2027 general elections, reaffirming the Network’s growing role in promoting democratic accountability and electoral integrity across West Africa. The invitation was conveyed in a letter signed by the Chairman of Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC), Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan, […]
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 […]