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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…

Liberia Moves Cabinet Meeting To Rural Region

Liberian President Joseph Boakai has taken his cabinet meeting to the country’s western region, reinforcing his commitment to inclusive national development. The session focused on addressing the unique challenges faced by rural communities and accelerating progress outside the capital. President…

Guinea Campaign Season Heats Up Ahead Of December Elections

Political campaigning is officially underway in Guinea as the country heads toward its crucial presidential election on December 28, 2025. All nine candidates, including incumbent military leader General Mamadi Doumbouya, have launched their nationwide tours to court voters. General Doumbouya…