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The 9th Pan-African Congress is currently underway in Lomé, Togo, bringing together leaders, experts, and delegates from across the continent and the diaspora. The gathering, supported by the African Union, will run until December 12 and focuses on some of…
In Ghana, the Minority in Parliament is demanding the swift reversal of newly announced utility tariff hikes by the Public Utilities Regulatory Commission (PURC). The adjustments, set to take effect next year, will see water tariffs rise by 15.92 percent…
Benin was thrown into uncertainty on Sunday, December 7, after a group of soldiers appeared on national television claiming to speak for a so-called “Military Committee for Refoundation.” The group announced that President Patrice Talon had been removed from office,…
A leading International Relations Expert in Ghana, Professor Vladimir Antwi-Danso, has expressed concerns over ECOWAS’s decision to deploy a regional standby force to Benin following the recent attempted coup. He cautioned the bloc against what he described as a “knee-jerk…
As reactions continue to unfold following the attempted coup in Benin, experts from across the region are calling for long-term reforms that not only prevent military takeovers but also strengthen democratic delivery for citizens. They argue that persistent issues such…
Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara will be sworn in on today, Monday 8th December 2025 for a fourth five-year term following his landslide victory in the October 25 presidential election. He secured 89.77 percent of the vote, a result confirmed…
Political tensions in Togo continue to rise following the December 2 address by the President of the Council. The opposition coalition, Dynamique pour la Majorité du Peuple (DMP), has sharpened its criticism, warning that the country’s political legitimacy crisis is…
The Gambia Press Union (GPU) is calling on the government to revisit a set of contentious media laws, including the newly enacted Criminal Offences Act 2025. The Union argues that several provisions—particularly those on false publications and broadcasting—mirror restrictive elements…
At the 10th National Journalism Awards hosted by the Gambia Press Union, one of the standout moments was the celebration of West Africa Democracy Radio (WADR) Station Director, Madam Agnese John Thomasi. She was honoured with the prestigious Press Freedom…
A high-level United States Congressional delegation has arrived in Abuja for renewed security talks with Nigeria’s National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu. The visit signals Washington’s continued interest in strengthening cooperation on regional stability and counterterrorism. The mission builds on earlier…
Liberia has taken a major step toward strengthening gender inclusion in its security sector with the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) hosting its first-ever Female Officers and Soldiers Colloquium. The event brought together women across various ranks to discuss their…
Benin’s President Patrice Talon addressed the nation on Tuesday night following what authorities described as an attempted mutiny by a small group of soldiers seeking to destabilize state institutions. Government officials said the operation was based on false claims and…
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