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Guinea: CSOs, Opposition Reject Doumbouya’s Presidential Bid

In Guinea, political opposition groups and civil society organizations are strongly condemning transitional leader General Mamadi Doumbouya’s decision to run in the December 28 presidential election. The Forces Vives of Guinea—a major coalition comprising parties such as Cellou Dalein Diallo’s…

Liberia: Funding Crisis Stalls War Crimes Court Plans

A coalition of justice advocates is urging the Liberian government to act swiftly as delays continue to hinder the establishment of the War and Economic Crimes Court and the National Anti-Corruption Court. Despite President Joseph Boakai’s Executive Orders 131 and…

Benin: Mixed Reactions Trail Proposal To Create New Senate

Benin’s proposal to establish a Senate has entered a critical phase after the National Assembly’s Law Commission unanimously approved the draft law. The bill introduces significant constitutional amendments that could reshape the country’s political structure. But on the streets of…

Mali: New Lithium Mine Boosts Hopes for Economic Growth

Mali has inaugurated a major new lithium mine in the Bougouni region, marking a significant expansion in the country’s fast-growing mining sector. The project represents an important step toward positioning the nation as a competitive player in Africa’s critical minerals…