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January 9, 2026

NewsLink 2026- 01- 09 First Edition

•Guineans share expectations as Conakry Prepares for Doumbouya’s inauguration. •Campaign for legislative and municipal elections in Benin ends today •Residents in Nigeria’s Abuja Makurdi protest hiked electricity tariffs amid persistent blackouts

Benin Electoral Campaign Ends Ahead of Sunday Polls

The electoral campaign for legislative and municipal elections in Benin comes to a close today, Friday, ahead of voting on Sunday, January 11. The ruling party aims to maintain its majority in both parliament and municipal councils to continue implementing…

Prof Agyeman Duah Praises Mahama Administration in Ghana

Former UN advisor Professor Baffour Agyeman Duah has given a positive assessment of President John Mahama’s administration, one year into office. Speaking after the government marked its first year on January 7, 2026, Prof. Agyeman Duah highlighted progress in governance…

Liberia Struggles as Climate Change Disrupts Rainfall

Liberia is facing a growing environmental crisis as climate change continues to disrupt traditional rainfall patterns across the country. Once known for predictable wet and dry seasons, Liberia has experienced persistent and unusual rainfall, including during periods that are typically…