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Ghana: NPP candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia concedes defeat

Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, the New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential candidate, has conceded defeat to the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, John Dramani Mahama, following Ghana’s presidential election. In a statement, Dr. Bawumia acknowledged the will of the Ghanaian electorate, expressed…

Ghana: Voting begins smoothly with minor setbacks reported

Ghanaians have commenced voting in most parts of the country, with the process running smoothly overall. However, a few challenges have been reported, including delayed starts at some polling stations and isolated technical issues with Biometric Verification Devices (BVRs). Election…

Guinea: US Embassy condemns journalist’s abduction

The US Embassy in Guinea has expressed grave concern over the reported kidnapping of journalist Habib Marouane Camara. Camara, taken by masked, armed individuals in uniform on Tuesday evening, has drawn international outcry, with calls for his immediate release and…

Ghana: COCTE to monitor elections despite EC accreditation refusal

The Coalition of Civil Society Organisations for Transparent Elections (COCTE) has vowed to independently observe Ghana’s general elections, despite the Electoral Commission’s refusal to grant accreditation. At a press briefing, Convenor David Kumi Addo emphasized the coalition’s commitment to promoting…

Ghana: NPP and NDC wrap up campaigns ahead of polls

With just 24 hours to Ghana’s general elections, the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP) and opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) have ended their campaigns with massive rallies. Presidential candidates Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia (NPP) and John Dramani Mahama (NDC) pledged transformative…