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Ghana Drafts Bill To Tackle Misinformation And Hate Speech

Ghana’s Ministry of Communications is preparing to introduce a bill in Parliament aimed at curbing the spread of misinformation and hate speech. The proposed legislation comes amid increasing concern over the harmful effects of false information and divisive content across…

Togo Rolls Out Nationwide Malaria Vaccination Program

Togo has launched a nationwide malaria vaccination campaign as part of its Expanded Program on Immunization for children aged 0 to 5 years. The integrated vaccine program was officially introduced into the country’s health sector on September 1, 2025. Authorities…

Côte d’Ivoire Opposition Challenges Ouattara’s Fourth Term Bid

In Côte d’Ivoire, the opposition PPA-CI party has reignited political debate by appealing to the Constitutional Council over President Alassane Ouattara’s fourth-term candidacy. The party, founded by former president Laurent Gbagbo, argues that Ouattara’s bid violates the country’s constitution. With…

NDC’s Bernard Baidoo Wins Ghana’s Akwatia By-Election

The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has won Ghana’s Akwatia parliamentary by-election, held on September 2, 2025. Bernard Bediako Baidoo emerged victorious after securing a clear majority, according to results announced by the Electoral Commission. The election was organized under…

UN Urges Cameroon To Ensure Free, Fair Elections

The United Nations is calling on Cameroonian authorities to guarantee a transparent and inclusive presidential election on October 12. The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights says the organization has documented growing restrictions on civic and democratic space across the…

Guinea Lifts Media Ban On Suspended Political Parties

Guinea’s High Authority for Communication has approved media coverage of three political parties previously suspended by the transitional government. The announcement, made by the authority’s president, Boubacar Yacine Diallo, marks a significant policy reversal in the country’s political landscape. Media…

Nigerian Troops Kill 20 Insurgents In Major Offensive

Troops of Operation Hadin Kai in Northeast Nigeria have stepped up military operations against insurgent groups, killing at least twenty fighters in a week-long offensive. The crackdown also resulted in the arrest of several collaborators accused of providing logistics and…

Benin’s Romuald Wadagni Launches 2026 Election Campaign

Benin’s presidential movement candidate for the 2026 elections, Romuald Wadagni, has begun political engagements following his recent nomination by President Patrice Talon. On Monday, Wadagni held his first official meeting with senior members of the Republican Bloc at the party’s…

Burkina Faso Criminalizes Homosexuality Under New Family Code

Burkina Faso has officially criminalized homosexuality under a newly adopted Personal and Family Code, marking a major shift in the country’s legal framework. The law, passed by the Transitional Legislative Assembly on Monday, makes same-sex relations punishable by imprisonment, sparking…