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Côte d’Ivoire New Cabinet Sets Early Priorities

Côte d’Ivoire’s newly appointed government, led by Prime Minister Robert Beugré Mambé, has held its first cabinet meeting just days after being installed, marking the formal start of its mandate. The 34-member team is largely unchanged from the previous administration,…

Côte d’Ivoire PPA-CI Retains Gbagbo as Party Leader

Côte d’Ivoire’s opposition party, the PPA-CI, has retained former president Laurent Gbagbo as its leader following its first congress of 2026, held over the weekend. After internal deliberations, the party’s central committee firmly opposed Gbagbo’s departure from the leadership, opting…

Nigeria Girls Gain Boost Against Child Marriage

Girls in several northern Nigerian states are set to benefit from new funding aimed at tackling child marriage through improved access to education. The support, provided by the Malala Fund, will run for two years and back a coalition of…

Liberia Divided as Boakai Prepares State Address

President Joseph Boakai is set to deliver his third State of the Nation Address today, in a constitutionally mandated speech held every January to outline government achievements and future priorities. The address is expected to present the administration’s progress so…

Ghana’s Economy Rebounds, Mahama Cites IMF Praise

President John Dramani Mahama says Ghana’s economic recovery has progressed far more rapidly than expected, following a difficult period of severe economic strain when his administration took office. According to the President, the pace of improvement has attracted international attention,…