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UDP secures Massembeh Ward seat in crucial by-election

The opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) has retained its seat in Gambia’s Massembeh Ward after a tightly contested by-election. The vote was triggered by the passing of Councillor Bakary Korita on November 12, 2024. This victory boosts the UDP’s momentum…

PPACI insists on Gbagbo’s candidacy despite ineligibility

Laurent Gbagbo’s party, PPACI, has reaffirmed his candidacy for the 2025 elections despite legal ineligibility concerns. The announcement came during the launch of the third edition of the Renaissance Festival in Abidjan, celebrating Gbagbo’s return after his ICC acquittal. This…

FESPACO 2025 kicks off in Burkina Faso with 248 films

The 29th edition of the Pan-African Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) has officially begun. This year’s festival showcases 248 films from 48 countries, highlighting African cinema’s diversity and cultural identity. Themed “African Cinema and Cultural Identity,” the event…

Ghana’s Minority rejects 10% wage hike, calls it inadequate

Ghana’s Minority in Parliament has rejected the 10% salary increase for public sector workers, deeming it insufficient amid rising living costs. Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin criticized the increment, citing past wage adjustments as benchmarks for fair compensation. However, Majority Leader…

Senegal PM Sonko calls stakeholders meeting over state audits

Senegal’s Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has revealed major audits into state management under the previous regime. Speaking before the National Assembly, he detailed irregularities in public asset management, including questionable transactions involving state property. Key concerns include the controversial sale…

Nigeria to scrap visa-on-arrival over security concerns

Nigeria will end its visa-on-arrival policy, citing security risks and the need for stricter controls. Interior Minister Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo announced the decision at a graduation ceremony for immigration officers trained in passenger data security. Under the new system, travelers…

Benin’s education minister dies in road accident

Benin is mourning the loss of Yves Chabi Kouaro, Minister of Secondary and Technical Education, who died in a car crash on Thursday. The accident occurred near Parakou when his vehicle, reportedly speeding, attempted a faulty overtaking maneuver and collided…