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Liberia Electoral Commission requests additional funding

The National Elections Commission has reassured the population that they will provide credible and transparent elections that reflect the will of the people, ahead of the conduct of the October 10 presidential and legislative elections in Liberia,  However, the Chairperson…

Sierra Leone accuses the US of election interference

President of Sierra Leone, Julius Maada Bio, has revealed United States interference in the June 24 elections.  On Friday, the President reacted to the joint report by the US, France, Germany, and the EU regarding the conduct and fairness of…

Liberia begins National Maritime Security strategy

Stakeholders in Liberia and its international counterparts have commenced a two-day training on the drafted National Maritime Security strategy. The training organizers are the Liberia Maritime Authority with funding from the Maritime Security Project in West and Central Africa. Darlington…

Guinean Magistrates lead peaceful protests

The Guinean Transitional Government is under pressure as magistrates led a peaceful sit-in protest on Friday. The demonstration in front of the Supreme Court by the Association of Guinean Magistrates was a reactive measure to the suspension of magistrates by…

Mali in mourning, Independence Day celebrations suspended

Mali’s independence anniversary has been canceled due to the deteriorating security situation and recent heavy loss of life. During this week’s Ministerial meeting, interim President Assimi Goita instructed the use of funds meant for the festivities to assist families and…

Liberia’s President denies accusations of importing drugs

Liberia’s President denies accusations of importing drugs made by the primary opposition party. The Unity Party has accused the President’s Government of increasing drug imports into the country instead of offering effective solutions to address the socio-economic challenges that the country…

Ghana’s President pledges support to OBG growth report

Ghana’s President, Nana Akufo-Addo, expressed his readiness to be the inaugural recipient of the annual investment report being conducted on the country. This report, authored by the global research and advisory company Oxford Business Group) is scheduled for publication this…