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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…

Ghana Raises Electricity And Water Tariffs From January 2026

Ghanaian consumers are set to face higher utility bills as the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission announces new tariff adjustments effective January 1, 2026. The increases form part of the PURC’s 2026–2030 Multi-Year Tariff Review, which aims to ensure sustainable service…

Burkina Faso Tightens Rules On Foreign Donations And Funding

Burkina Faso’s government has introduced new, stricter guidelines regulating the acceptance of foreign donations and funding. In a communiqué signed by Prime Minister Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, ministers and institutional leaders were instructed to subject all external assistance to rigorous scrutiny…