Browsing: West Africa Politics

War between the state and jihadists in central Mali has led to growing inter-communal violence

The sentences relate to events in 2017 after the ouster of strongman Yahya Jammeh

It is time that people understand that our next objective is to march on the presidential palace and occupy it. Nothing can stop us

The forestry ministry is now placed “under the direct authority” of the Prime Minister.

The illegal use of social media by external parties to derail democratic processes in Africa is a growing concern.

Dr. Pate was a Nigerian minister between July 2011 – July 2013 under the former government of President Goodluck Jonathan.

She has become the face of resistance against murderous kidnappers and the only schoolgirl remaining in Boko Haram captivity

We are in a democratic state, and you don’t just arrest people because you think they have an intention to demonstrate

No fewer than 1.6 million people were affected and displaced by the disaster and 603 deaths recorded.

Battle over Kano emirate threatens one of Nigeria and Africa’s oldest royalties where renowned banker, Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, is emir