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NPP scraps electoral college, expands voting base

Ghana’s New Patriotic Party (NPP) has adopted sweeping constitutional reforms aimed at revitalising its internal democracy. At an extraordinary delegates conference in Accra over the weekend, party leaders approved the abolition of the Special Electoral College System. The reforms also…

Talon courts private sector for tax, investment reforms

Benin’s President Patrice Talon met with private sector leaders on Friday at the presidential palace to discuss improving the country’s investment climate. The session served as a listening forum, with business leaders sharing pressing concerns about taxation and the overall…

Mahama, Alex Soros discuss Ghana’s recovery and regional peace

President John Dramani Mahama met with Open Society Foundations (OSF) Chair, Alex Soros, on Friday to discuss Ghana’s strong strides in economic recovery, democratic governance, and regional stability. Mahama highlighted Ghana’s “Reset Agenda,” which focuses on rebuilding national values, empowering…

Ex-NPA boss rejects GH¢280m extortion charges

In Ghana, the former CEO of the National Petroleum Authority, Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, is fighting back against criminal charges filed by the Office of the Special Prosecutor. He and nine other senior NPA officials are accused of conspiring to extort…