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Ghana shuts Washington embassy over visa scam fallout

Ghana’s parliamentary minority has slammed the government’s decision to temporarily shut down its embassy in Washington, D.C., following a major visa fraud scandal. The move, announced by Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa on May 26, comes after a special…

Benin CSOs push for electoral reforms ahead of 2026 polls

Civil society organizations in Benin are intensifying calls for amendments to the country’s electoral laws to promote fairness and inclusivity ahead of the 2026 presidential election. The groups argue that current regulations—such as mandatory national coverage and high financial thresholds…

Liberia launches re-election bid for IMO Council seat

Liberia has officially launched its campaign for re-election to Category A of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council. The campaign began with a Boat-Launch Reception on the Thames River in London, attended by representatives of IMO member states and maritime…

AfDB annual meetings continue in Abidjan this week

The African Development Bank’s (AfDB) annual meetings are ongoing this week in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, bringing together policymakers, economists, and stakeholders from across the continent. On Monday, AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina reflected on his tenure, highlighting major accomplishments under his…

Mahama unveils plan to revive Ghana’s capital markets

President John Mahama has revealed plans to reopen Ghana’s domestic and international capital markets, with a focus on restoring the country’s bond market. Speaking at the Ghana CEO Summit in Accra, Mahama emphasized that future borrowing will target self-financing and…

OSF, WADR mark Africa Day with call for justice

Open Society Foundations (OSF) and West Africa Democracy Radio (WADR) joined voices with civil society and state actors to commemorate Africa Day 2025 with a strong push for reparative justice. This year’s celebration emphasized the need to redress the harms…

Mahama calls for unity in push for reparative justice

Ghana’s President John Mahama, speaking as the African Union’s Champion for Reparations, has outlined a bold vision for reparative justice across the continent. Marking Africa Day 2025, Mahama called for official apologies from former colonial powers, debt cancellation, return of…

Juli Endee urges youth to tap ECOWAS trade fair

Former Liberian Cultural Ambassador Juli Endee has called on young entrepreneurs to harness the power of collaboration and networking during the ongoing ECOWAS Made in Liberia Trade Fair. Speaking at the event, Endee highlighted the importance of regional platforms in…

Health experts push for palliative care reforms in Togo

Health experts in Togo are raising concerns over the slow integration of palliative care into the national healthcare system. The Division for the Surveillance of Non-Communicable Diseases is calling for urgent action to ensure patients with life-limiting conditions receive the…