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Côte d’Ivoire: Son Of Houphouët-Boigny Dies

The Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI-RDA) has announced the death of Guillaume Houphouët-Boigny, son of the country’s founding president Félix Houphouët-Boigny. In a message to party members, PDCI-RDA leader Tidjane Thiam expressed condolences to the Houphouët-Boigny family. He described…

Togo Launches Digital Platform To Fight Food Fraud

In Togo, the government is stepping up efforts to combat fraud and smuggling in the food market. Authorities have introduced a new digital platform designed to strengthen monitoring and control within the sector. The initiative aims to improve oversight of…

Mali Launches Assessment On Money Laundering Risks

In Mali, authorities have launched a national assessment of risks linked to money laundering and terrorist financing. The exercise aims to identify sectors most exposed to illicit financial flows across the country. Officials say the initiative will help strengthen measures…

Ghana Hosts ECOWAS Move To Launch ECOSOCC

The Economic Community of West African States has begun steps to operationalise its Economic, Social and Cultural Council, known as ECOSOCC, as part of efforts to strengthen citizen participation and deepen regional integration. The proposed council is expected to serve…

Togo Hosts ECOWAS Talks On Education Reform

Lomé, the capital of Togo, is hosting a meeting of the ECOWAS Parliament focused on the future of education in West Africa. The four-day gathering is examining ways to better align education and training programmes with the socio-economic needs of…

Niger: EU Parliament Calls For Bazoum’s Immediate Release

The European Parliament has called for the immediate release of Niger’s ousted president, Mohamed Bazoum. The call followed a debate on Thursday, March 12, 2026, during a parliamentary session held in Strasbourg, France. European lawmakers discussed a new resolution addressing…

Nigeria Displacement Tops 3.7 Million, IOM Reports

The International Organization for Migration says more than 3.7 million people are currently living in displacement across Nigeria. According to the agency, persistent conflict, violence, and climate-related disasters, particularly flooding, continue to force thousands of families from their homes. The…

Liberia Unveils Plan To Tackle Youth Unemployment

The Liberian Ministry of Labour has unveiled a strategic plan aimed at addressing rising unemployment, particularly among young people, while strengthening protections for workers in both the public and private sectors. Speaking in Monrovia, Labour Minister Cooper Kruah reaffirmed the…