Côte d’Ivoire, the world’s largest cocoa producer, is considering measures that could drive up cocoa prices in response to proposed U.S. tariffs. Speaking at a press briefing in Abidjan, Agriculture Minister Kobenan Kouassi Adjoumani said the country may raise export taxes on cocoa to offset potential revenue losses, which could make the commodity more expensive…
Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu has been charged with treason following his arrest at a public rally where he called for electoral reforms ahead of the country’s general elections scheduled for October. Lissu, who chairs the main opposition party CHADEMA, was arrested on Wednesday night, with regional police accusing him of incitement. The opposition has…
Ghana’s Finance Ministry is set to establish a dedicated Compliance Desk as part of efforts to enforce the upgraded Public Financial Management (PFM) Act, 2025. This was announced by the Minister for Finance, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, during a meeting with the World Bank Africa team, led by Vice President Ousmane Diagana. This initiative is…
Mali’s former Finance and Economy Minister, Bouaré Fily Sissoko, has been admitted to an emergency medical unit in Bamako following a serious health breakdown while in detention. Sissoko has been jailed since 2021 without trial, facing prosecution for alleged financial mismanagement during the administration of former President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta. Among the charges are her…
The Minority Caucus in Ghana’s Parliament is raising serious concerns over what it describes as a possible breach of parliamentary immunity involving Assin South Member of Parliament, Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, following a recent security operation at his residence. The controversy erupted after footage circulated on social media showing operatives believed to be from National…
The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) is intensifying efforts to build a unified military response to regional threats. Military experts from Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger met in Ouagadougou from April 8 to 11, 2025, to outline the structure and operations of a joint force—marking a significant step toward autonomous regional defense. According to Burkina…
Congolese authorities and representatives of the M23 rebel group have arrived in Doha, Qatar, to engage in ceasefire negotiations following months of escalating violence in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Sources from both delegations confirmed their presence to international media, revealing that a face-to-face meeting took place on Wednesday. However, discussions are still ongoing…
A 22-year-old American security officer has been arrested at Banjul International Airport after arriving with 65 packages of cannabis skunk hidden in her luggage. The Gambia’s Drug Law Enforcement Agency (DLEAG) identified the suspect as Djenebou Kone. She was apprehended upon arrival from the United States with the illegal substance concealed in two suitcases –…
Nigeria has taken a major step toward revitalizing its electricity sector with the signing of a $328.8 million agreement with China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC). The contract, signed under Phase 1 of the Presidential Power Initiative (PPI), aims to rehabilitate and expand the country’s electricity transmission infrastructure. Speaking at the signing ceremony in Abuja, Minister…
Malian authorities have opened a judicial investigation following the reported destruction of one of their drones near the border town of Tinzaouatene, allegedly by the Algerian military. The announcement was made by Amadou Bocar Touré, Public Prosecutor of the Specialized Judicial Unit for the Fight Against Terrorism and Transnational Organized Crime, in a press release…