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Liberia Clears 28 Officials After Corruption Investigations

In Liberia, the Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission has cleared 28 current and former government officials of corruption allegations following a series of investigations. The Commission says the decision came after a thorough review of the cases, which found insufficient evidence to…

Ghana Bans Land Transit Of Rice, Sugar, Cooking Oil

The Ghanaian government has announced a new measure aimed at tightening border controls to reduce smuggling and safeguard state revenue. According to the Minister of Finance, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, the Ghana Revenue Authority has been directed to ban the…

Gambia To Establish Specialized Court For SGBV Cases

The government of The Gambia has announced plans to establish a specialized court dedicated to handling sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) cases. The announcement was made during activities marking International Women’s Day. The initiative, led by the Ministry of Gender,…

Ghana: Mahama Bans Foreign Trips For State Boards

In Ghana, President John Dramani Mahama has directed boards of State-Owned Enterprises and public institutions to halt all international travel for retreats and study tours. The directive takes immediate effect and is aimed at protecting public finances. Authorities say the…

Togo Road Crash Kills 14 On Mountain Road

In Togo, a deadly road accident has claimed the lives of fourteen people in the municipality of Kozah 1 in the northern part of the country. The crash occurred on Sunday, March 8, 2026, along the notorious “Mountain Road,” leaving…