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Gambia: Ruling NPP wins parliamentary by-election

The newly formed political party of Gambia’s Adama Barrow scored a major election victory over the weekend when it won a by-election in parliament. The seat in the Niami East Constituency, North of the country became vacant after its occupant,…

Niger: 41 candidates to vie for presidency

In Niger, 41 candidates have submitted their candidacies to the Ministry of Interior for the presidential election of December 27. The number is twice as many as in the last election which was 16.  President Mahamadou Issoufou, at the end…

The Gambia revalidates road safety strategy

Plans to curb road accidents and other related incidents are underway in The Gambia. The Gambia is validating a road safety strategy to address safety issues after a 2018 WHO report ranked it 4th position globally with the highest road…

Mali begins inter-community reconciliation forums

In Mali, an inter-community reconciliation forum has begun with small communities in some localities across the country. The reconciliation is to enable members of the transitional government, community actors and group representatives to discuss ways in restoring lasting peace among…