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Côte d’Ivoire adopts decree instituting teleworking

The deputy spokesman of the Ivorian government, Mamadou Touré, announced on Wednesday the adoption of a decree instituting teleworking, in particular for employees governed by the Labor Code, at the end of a Council of Ministers. During the meeting, the…

Gambians lament scarcity of bread

There is a public outcry in the Gambia amid bread scarcity in the country. While some argue that the scarcity is due to lack of flour in the country, others say the high cost of ingredients make baking an unprofitable venture…

Ghana: Stakeholders discuss climate adaptation plans

The government of Ghana has committed to a set of 31 adaptation and mitigation actions in its nationally determined contributions (NDC) to be achieved through its support flagship of "10-year climate actions" agenda. The agenda seeks to put the country…

Alarm raised over influx of illicit drugs into Liberia

The United Methodist Human Rights Monitor has raised an alarm over the influx of illicit drugs and increasing ghettos in Liberia. According to Program Director Jefferson Knight, the situation poses threat to the livelihood of thousands of young people addicted…

Ghana ups monthly pensions by 10%

In Ghana, the Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) has adjusted monthly pensions upwards by 10 per cent for 2022. According to the Trust, this is to help maintain the purchasing power of pensioners. The decision was taken in…