Guinea-Bissau faces a political crisis as President Umaro Sissoco Embaló refuses to step down after his term ends, prompting civil society groups to seek France’s intervention against what they call an “institutional coup.”
The Gambia’s Queen Scorpions secured a 4-1 aggregate win over Niger in the WAFCON qualifiers, advancing to the next stage and keeping their tournament hopes alive.
A UNDP staff member in West Africa was investigated for alleged misuse of official resources but was cleared after an internal review confirmed compliance with UN policies.
Azerbaijan and Gambia remove visa requirements for diplomatic passport holders, strengthening bilateral ties through an agreement signed in Banjul on May 4, 2024.
Human rights groups warn of shrinking civic space in Africa as governments prioritize security over freedoms. Learn more about the challenges faced by civil society actors in the region.
