•Calm returns to Benin after failed coup attempt, as citizens move freely

•Ivorian President Ouattara promises an innovativeCôte d’Ivoire as he takes oath of office for a fourth term.

•Guinean opposition expresses concern ahead of December 28 election, threatens non-support to registered candidates.

•WADR’s Station Director Agnes John-Thomasi receives Press Freedom Heroes and GPU Ambassadors Award, challenges youth to protect press values