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Ghana Orders Probe Into Alarming Drop In 2025 WASSCE Results

Ghana’s President, John Mahama, has ordered a full investigation into the sharp decline in student performance in the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). He described the results as “mind-boggling” and tasked the Minister of Education with conducting…

Gambia Reacts To Extradition Of Ex-Jungler Sanna Manjang

In The Gambia, strong reactions continue to follow the extradition of former Jungler Sanna Manjang from Senegal. His return marks a significant moment in efforts to pursue justice for human rights abuses committed under former President Yahya Jammeh. Manjang, accused…

Liberia Leaders Push for Solutions to End Land Disputes

Liberia has launched a high-level dialogue aimed at resolving long-standing land conflicts that continue to fuel tension and obstruct development. The discussions, held on Wednesday, brought together key stakeholders to examine the persistent challenges in implementing the Liberia Land Authority…

Senegal Students Clash With Police Over Unpaid Allowances

Master’s students at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar have brought academic activities to a halt as they protest the non-payment of their financial scholarships. The demonstrations, which span multiple faculties, have escalated into violent clashes with security forces deployed…

Ghana Labour Union Rejects 2026 Tariff Hikes

Ghana’s Trades Union Congress (TUC) is pushing back strongly against fresh electricity and water tariff increases set to take effect on January 1, 2026. The union argues that the hikes — 9.8% for electricity and 15.9% for water — will…

Togo: Faure Gnassingbé Launches Fifth Republic

Togo has officially entered its Fifth Republic. Faure Gnassingbé, President of the Council of Ministers, inaugurated the new era during a joint session of Parliament on Tuesday, a ceremony that marked a historic step in the country’s governance. Delivering his…