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Journalist Comlan Sossoukpè is set to appear in court on Monday in Benin, following his controversial arrest and extradition from Côte d’Ivoire last week. Known for his criticism of the government, Sossoukpè was detained based on an international warrant issued…
In Côte d’Ivoire, Ahoua Don Mello, Vice President of the PPA-CI party, has called on the leadership to authorize precautionary candidacies ahead of the 2025 presidential race. His open letter comes amid concerns over the ineligibility of former President Laurent…
Cameroon’s President Paul Biya has confirmed he will run for an eighth term in the October 2025 election, announcing his candidacy on Sunday via social media platform X. At 92, Biya says he is “responding to the call of the…
The Liberian government has approved a three-day protest in Monrovia, set for July 15–17, led by civic group Solidarity of Trust For A New Day (STAND). The decision follows a weekend meeting between STAND, the Ministry of Justice, and other…
Ghana’s development drive is falling short of its inclusive goals, warns the Institute of Statistical, Social and Economic Research (ISSER) in its 2024 Social Development Outlook. The report highlights widening inequality rooted in persistent gaps in housing, youth employment, gender…
After over seven months without representation, voters in Ghana’s Ablekuma North constituency are heading back to the polls today, July 11, for a critical parliamentary rerun. The election follows a prolonged stalemate across 19 polling stations, which left the seat…
Côte d’Ivoire’s political scene is heating up following confirmation that President Alassane Ouattara will contest the October 2025 presidential election. The announcement was made by National Assembly President Adama Bictogo during an interview with France 24. With less than three…
In Côte d’Ivoire, opposition leader Tidjane Thiam has strongly denounced the arrest of several young leaders from his party, the PDCI-RDA, calling it a violation of democratic rights. Speaking on Thursday, Thiam urged authorities to release the detained youth immediately,…
In the Gambia, civil society group Election Watch has welcomed the appointment of Joseph Colley as the new Chairman of the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC). The decision was made by President Adama Barrow ahead of the 2026 general elections. Colley…
In Togo, civil society organizations and political parties have launched four days of national mourning to honor those who died during the June protests. The bodies of several victims were recently found in the Bè and 4ème lac lagoons. On…
Employees of Liberia’s Ministry of Transport staged a protest Thursday over plans to outsource core functions to Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated (LTMI). The move follows a recent announcement that vehicle registration and driver licensing responsibilities will shift to the Ministry…
Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s appeal for the U.S. to survey Liberia’s mineral resources has triggered a wave of reactions and policy concerns. The request was made during a White House dinner, where Boakai lauded U.S.-Liberia ties. However, observers were quick…
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