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PDCI rejects candidate exclusion, plans nationwide march

In Côte d’Ivoire, the final electoral list released by the IEC excludes major opposition candidates, including the PDCI’s presidential hopeful. The Democratic Party of Côte d’Ivoire (PDCI) condemned the exclusion through Chief Executive Secretary Dr. Sylvestre Emmou. In response, the…

Mahama defends new levy to fix energy sector

Ghana’s Parliament has approved a new levy that imposes a one-cedi charge per litre on petroleum products, sparking nationwide debate. Passed under a certificate of urgency on June 3, 2025, the bill faced backlash from the Minority, who walked out…

Francophonie parliamentary summit ends with key endorsements

The 31st Africa Regional Assembly of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF) wrapped up in Cotonou, Benin, on June 3, 2025, with renewed commitments to interparliamentary cooperation. Delegates emphasized strengthening political dialogue and deepening collaboration across French-speaking African nations.…

Liberian rights lawyer calls for tolerance in politics

Liberian human rights advocate Tiawan Gonloe is urging tolerance and constructive dialogue in the country’s democratic space. He emphasized that freedom of expression is vital for a healthy democracy. His comments follow criticism faced by Bomi County Senator Edwin Snow,…

NewsLink 2025- 06- 05 First Edition

•Opposition Political parties in Senegal reject recommendations from the just-ended National Dialogue on the political system. •Cote d’Ivoire’s PDCI threatens nationwide protest over its leader’s removal from the electoral roll ahead of October’s Presidential election. •And, The Ghanaian government introduces…

NewsLink 2025- 06- 04 Fourth Edition

Opposition in Senegal Calls for Release of Opinion Detainees and Stronger Rule of Law Ivorian Opposition party leader Tidjane Thiam appeals to the UN following removal from the electoral roll Ghana’s President Mahama receives final report from National Economic Dialogue…

NewsLink 2025- 06- 04 Third Edition

Ivorian Opposition party leader Tidjane Thiam appeals to the UN following removal from the electoral roll Ghana Minority vows to resist rerun Ablekuma North, demands immediate conclusion of election results National Dialogue in Senegal Concludes with Mixed Results Nigeria’s President…