A coordinated military operation by Israel and the United States has significantly escalated tensions in the Middle East, marking one of the most serious confrontations between the parties in recent years.

Brazil has temporarily suspended cocoa imports from Ivory Coast, citing phytosanitary and traceability concerns, according to a notice published in the country’s official gazette.

Recent political developments involving former Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai have triggered public debate, following reports of an airport incident, an anti-corruption investigation, and a scheduled court appearance.

A clear overview of the CDC-funded Danish vaccine research in Guinea-Bissau, examining ethical concerns around consent, research design, and global health power imbalance.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) recorded 4.6 per cent economic growth in 2025, outperforming the continental average despite global economic pressures, according to the President of the ECOWAS Commission, Dr Omar Alieu Touray.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has assessed the risk of the Nipah virus spreading beyond India as low, following the confirmation of two recent infections, and has advised against the imposition of travel or trade restrictions.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has lifted all remaining sanctions imposed on Guinea following the military coup in 2021.

Transitional Authorities Announce First Official Electoral Timetable Since 2025 Coup. Guinea-Bissau’s transitional authorities have announced that presidential and legislative elections will be held on December 6, 2026, setting the country’s first official electoral timetable since the military coup of November 2025.

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has congratulated Senegal following the country’s victory at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), describing the achievement as a source of pride for both Senegal and the wider West African region.

Early results from Uganda’s 15 January 2026 presidential election indicate a commanding lead for long-serving incumbent President Yoweri Museveni, as the country navigates a fraught and tightly contested vote that has drawn domestic anxieties and international attention.

Uganda is holding one of the most consequential elections in its modern history, as President Yoweri Museveni seeks to extend a four-decade grip on power amid mounting economic pressures, demographic change, and growing domestic and international scrutiny.