•Ivorian ruling RHDP denounces Tidiane Thiam’s removal from electoral list as political persecution.

•Opposition leaders in Liberia express solidarity with embattled speaker, calls on president Boakai to respect court’s ruling.

•In Ghana, Doctors resume emergency services at Tamale Teaching after two day strike over poor working conditions.

•President Diomaye Faye calls for training programs to equip young people for the job market.