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Liberia Faculty Strike Halts University Activities

Academic activities at the University of Liberia have come to a halt as faculty members suspend all teaching duties over long-standing disputes with the administration and government. The University of Liberia Faculty Association made the announcement after an emergency general…

Ghana Moves To Ease Sawla-Bole Tensions

President John Mahama has announced new measures to calm tensions in the Sawla-Bole area of Ghana’s Savannah Region following fresh clashes between the Gonja and Brifor communities. A high-level delegation led by the Interior Minister has been dispatched to the…

Africa Prepares For High-Stakes September Elections

Nearly 30 million voters across Malawi, Guinea, Seychelles, and Gabon are set to cast their ballots this September in elections viewed as critical for democracy and political transition. Malawi kicks off on September 16 with general elections to choose a…

Nigeria Endorses Renewed Hope Plan For $1 Trillion Economy

Nigeria’s National Economic Council (NEC) has approved the Renewed Hope Development Plan (2026–2030) to accelerate reforms toward achieving the country’s $1 trillion economy target. The decision came during the council’s 151st meeting chaired by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the…

Guinea Election Body Releases Final Voter Register

In Guinea, the military-led government has taken another step toward the constitutional referendum scheduled for September 21, 2025. On Thursday, the General Directorate of Elections (DGE) unveiled the final electoral register for the upcoming December 2025 polls. The register lists…

Ghana NPP Race Heats Up As Five File For 2028 Slot

In Ghana, the Opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) presidential primary is gathering momentum as five aspirants officially file nominations ahead of the January 2026 polls. Leading the pack are former Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia and Assin Central MP Kennedy…

Togo Opposition Condemns Arrest Of Youth Protesters

In Togo, the People’s Majority Movement (DMP) has condemned the arrest of several young protesters by state authorities. In a statement released Wednesday, the political coalition described the detentions as arbitrary, accusing security forces of engaging in kidnappings and heavy-handed…

Floods In Niger Displace Over 100,000 People

More than 100,000 people have been affected by severe flooding across Niger as of August 28, 2025. The figures were revealed at the end of a meeting by the National Committee for Flood Prevention and Management (CNPGI), which convened on…

Mali Adopts 2025 Budget Prioritizing Defense And Security

Mali’s transitional government has approved a revised 2025 budget, reallocating over 157.1 billion CFA francs to defense and security operations amid delayed elections. Authorities say the move aims to strengthen the armed forces and improve security services as the country…