Senegal Reaches 671 MW Milestone in Solar Power Expansion

SENEGAL: Senegal’s solar energy capacity has climbed to 671 megawatts, marking a major step in the country’s renewable energy journey. The growth reflects sustained investment in clean power to meet rising electricity demand. Solar projects are helping reduce dependence on fossil fuels and improve energy access nationwide. Officials see renewables as key to long-term economic [...]

Kidnapped Worshippers Return Home In Nigeria

Dozens of worshippers kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria’s northern Kaduna state have safely returned home, police have confirmed. They were among 177 people taken last month from three churches in the remote village of Kurmin Wali. According to police, 80 of the victims escaped on the same day but hid in nearby villages for about [...]

Islamic State Claims Airport Attack In Niger

The Islamic State has claimed responsibility for an attack on the international airport and nearby air force base in Niamey, the capital of Niger. The attack happened after midnight and involved militants riding motorcycles. They used heavy weapons and drones in what they described as a sudden and well-planned strike. Several explosions and gunfire were [...]

Mali’s Crackdown Mutes a Voice Heard Across Africa

MALI: Mali’s authorities have taken steps that effectively silence a prominent continental voice, raising fresh concerns about freedom of expression. The move is seen by critics as part of a broader pattern of shrinking civic and media space in the country. Journalists and commentators warn that such actions weaken public debate and accountability. Supporters of [...]

Release of Opposition Leader & Promise of Inclusive Government

Following the November 2025 coup, Guinea-Bissau’s military junta released opposition leader Domingos Simões Pereira from detention. The release came amid growing international pressure, especially from ECOWAS, to restore democratic order. Although freed, Pereira remained under house arrest, reflecting continued political tension. The junta also pledged to form an inclusive transitional government involving major political [...]

Mali’s Military Rulers Intensify Restrictions on Free Expression

MALI: Mali's military government took steps to restrict how regular people can access information from one of the most important news sources about African issues. On January 16, the Ministry of Territorial Administration announced a decree that bans the circulation and distribution of Jeune Afrique “in all its forms,” claiming it is necessary to “preserve [...]

Election Date Announced After Coup

Guinea-Bissau’s transitional leadership announced that national elections would be held on December 6, 2026. This declaration followed the military coup that halted the previous electoral process. Authorities claimed that conditions would allow for free and fair elections. The announcement was meant to reassure both citizens and international observers. However, doubts remain about whether the [...]

IMF Mission Chief to Visit Senegal Amid Growing Debt Pressures

SENEGAL: Senegal is facing mounting debt challenges as economic pressures strain public finances. A newly appointed International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission chief is set to visit the country for high-level discussions. The visit is expected to focus on fiscal reforms, debt sustainability, and economic stability. Authorities hope renewed engagement will restore confidence and unlock financial [...]

Conflicting Reports On Kaduna Church Kidnappings

Conflicting reports have emerged about an alleged mass kidnapping of worshippers from churches in Kaduna state, northern Nigeria. Some church leaders and community members said heavily armed bandits attacked several churches during Sunday services in the Kajuru area and abducted more than 160 people, though some reportedly escaped. They said the attackers targeted rural Christian [...]

Niger Eliminates River Blindness

The World Health Organization has congratulated Niger on eliminating onchocerciasis, also referred to as river blindness, making it the first African and fifth country in the world to achieve control of river blindness. River blindness is a disease that is brought about by a parasite that is transmitted by the bites of the black fly [...]

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