•Liberia’s House of Representatives Elect Richard Koon as New Speaker, defeating Rival Musa Hassan Bility

•Mali’s transitional government welcomes a new law that regulates the establishment and operation of political parties in the country

•Ghana’s president Mahama calls for effective leadership to solve Africa’s energy crisis

•Cote d’Ivoire opposition PDCI party closes nomination for presidential candidacy ahead of Wednesday’s election amid Thiam’s resignation