West Africa News

[Foroyaa] Lawyers for Sait Matty Jaw, Madi Jobarteh, Coach-Pasamba Jow, and Baboucarr Sufism Nyang have urged the Supreme Court to declare the 2025 budget submission and its acceptance by the National Assembly unconstitutional, arguing that it violates the mandatory timelines set by the Constitution.

[Foroyaa] In 2024 The Gambia exported the sum of 3.4 billion dalasi. Remittances in 2024 was 775 million dollars (55 billion dalasi) and tax revenue amounted to 20.8 billion dalasi. Remittance therefore is what is supporting the Gambian dalasi and taxation is what is driving the Gambian budget.

[Foroyaa] Baba Badjie, the principal complainant in the ongoing land dispute between the Badjie Kunda Family and the Sanyang Kunda Family of Chabai village, testified on Thursday, 10 April 2025, before the Bondali District Tribunal Court in Foni Bondali District.

[Foroyaa] Addressing awardees of the Gambia Revenue Authority's (GRA) Most Compliant Taxpayers' Awards, President Adama Barrow emphasized the increasing importance of domestic revenue mobilisation, citing a significant decline in overseas development assistance and donor fatigue.

[Foroyaa] The Elections Bill 2021 obliges the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC) to provide enough security for candidates vying for the Office of President of the Republic of the Gambia in Clause 154.

[Africa Check] No, Nigeria's electoral commission chair Mahmood Yakubu was not arrested in the US

[Africa Check] Ignore fake election timetable for Nigeria's ruling All Progressives Congress

[Premium Times] They also argued that the imposition of a "Sole Administrator" to rule any state is unknown to the Constitution of Nigeria.

[Premium Times] Akeem Lasisi's poem establishes the endless, painful anticipation the victims' parents and many other concerned people have for the return of the remaining Chibok Girls.

[Liberian Observer] In a renewed move to strengthen public-private collaboration, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of United Bank for Africa (UBA) Liberia, Mr. Ayokunle Olajubu, last Thursday led a high-level business delegation to pay a courtesy visit to the Minister of Finance and Development Planning, Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan.

[Liberian Observer] At the Annual Media Dinner held on Thursday, April 10, in Monrovia, President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., delivered a compelling and forward-looking address that outlined his administration's commitment to democratic governance, media freedom, and responsible journalism in Liberia.

[Premium Times] The continuation of tariff battles could affect crude oil price, Nigeria's primary export and a major source of government revenue.

[ISS] The two countries must cooperate to stop Boko Haram from taking advantage of open borders to revive their operations.

[New Dawn] The National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) recently presented an impressive progress report to President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., at the Executive Mansion in Monrovia on a partnership with TGS NOPEC, a global geological and geophysical leader.

[New Dawn] Monrovia -- Former President Sirleaf launches a book on Liberia's fight against Ebola, as she reflects on resilience of the population here.

[New Dawn] The Commissioner/CEO of the Liberia Maritime Authority (LiMA), Cllr. Neto Zarzar Lighe, Sr., has held high-level discussions with executives of Make Group in Seoul, South Korea.

[Premium Times] He is currently in custody, and arrangements are being made to charge him to court as soon as possible.

[Liberian Observer] In a blistering critique of Liberia's aviation sector, Alhajji James Attoh, the country's first Director General of the Liberia Civil Aviation Authority (LCAA), has raised serious concerns over what he describes as "complacency and inexperience" at the heart of the nation's air transport infrastructure.

[Liberian Observer] After decades of economic stagnation and infrastructural neglect, Liberia's southeastern counties are experiencing a major economic revival, thanks to significant improvements in road connectivity. From Ganta to Fish Town and beyond, newly rehabilitated highways are driving down transportation costs, easing the movement of goods and services, and reviving long-dormant local markets.

[Liberian Observer] The Liberian Government delegation, led by Finance and Development Planning Minister Augustine Kpehe Ngafuan, has secured the commitment of the Kuwaiti Fund for Arab Economic Development to lead a group of Arab lenders to mobilize financing for the 114 km of Salayea to Voinjama as part of the pavement of the Gbarnga to Mendikorma Road Project.

[Liberian Observer] In a powerful moment of national remembrance and literary pride, former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf joined government officials, survivors, and dignitaries at the National Museum to launch "Stepping Up to the Plate: Liberia's Untold Ebola Story," a gripping new book by former Foreign Minister Olubanke King Akerele.

[Liberian Observer] Amid a series of challenges that currently confront the Roberts International Airport (RIA), Liberia's only international airport, the government is seeking partnership to expand and modernize that major national facility.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has approved the acquisition of National Bank of Kenya Limited (NBK) by Access Bank PLC (Access) after the deal met regulatory requirements.

[Vanguard] Sokoto -- The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Sokoto State has expressed concern regarding the administration of local government funds under the current All Progressives Congress (APC)-led government.

[Vanguard] The Nigerian Army has uncovered 11 new bunkering facilities and made some seizures during a six-day operation conducted in Akwa Ibom, Bayelsa, Delta and Rivers.

[Vanguard] President Bola Tinubu says his vision is to complete and expand all key road infrastructure projects across Nigeria to improve nationwide connectivity.

[Vanguard] The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) has launched the second phase of its contactless biometric passport application system in the U.S., Mexico, Jamaica and Brazil.

[Vanguard] The Kwara Police have said that singer Habeeb Badmus, popularly known as Portable is in their custody over alleged defamation and threat to life.

[Ghanaian Times] The Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC) has announced an upward adjustment in water and electricity tariffs effective May 3, 2025.

[Ghanaian Times] Ghana is at a critical point in its fight against youth substance misuse. The growing popularity of a synthetic opioid, popularly known as "red," has sparked widespread concern. Young people across the country are being swept up in a social media trend called "wonim red," which glamorises drug use and trivialises the devastating consequences it carries.