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January 12, 2026

NewsLink 2026- 01- 12 Second Edition

•Vote counting continues in Benin after legislative and municipal elections •Côte d’Ivoire’s Constitutional Council annuls legislative elections in several constituencies •ECOWAS delegation holds talks with transition authorities in Guinea-Bissau, but human rights group complains of being left out •Ghana’s former…

Gambia Ruling NPP Wins Two Ward By-Elections

The ruling National People’s Party has strengthened its grassroots presence in Gambia after winning two ward by-elections held over the weekend in the Lower River Region. The victories come amid increasing political competition in the country. The results are also…

Guinea Outrage Over Abduction of UFDG Activist

Widespread outrage has erupted in Guinea following the abduction of UFDG activist Néné Oussou Diallo. She was reportedly taken from her home on the night of Thursday, January 8 into Friday, January 9, 2025, by armed and hooded individuals. In…

ECOWAS Holds Transition Talks in Guinea-Bissau

An ECOWAS delegation has held talks with Guinea-Bissau’s transitional authorities during a visit over the weekend. The mission included ECOWAS Chair and Sierra Leonean President Julius Maada Bio, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, and ECOWAS Commission President Umar Alieu Touray,…