In Ghana, an international trade expert is urging the Ministries of Trade and Foreign Affairs to intervene in the escalating dispute between Ghanaian and Nigerian spare parts traders at Abossey Okai. The long-standing conflict, centered on the enforcement of Ghana’s…

Tensions are rising in Côte d’Ivoire as major opposition parties denounce the Constitutional Council’s validated candidate list for the October 25 presidential elections. Key political actors argue that the Council’s decision reflects the state’s manipulation of the justice system for…

The Gambia and Guinea-Bissau have signed a new security cooperation agreement aimed at tackling cross-border threats. The agreement was reached during Gambian President Adama Barrow’s two-day visit to Bissau, where he met with President Umaro Sissoko Embaló. Both leaders emphasized…

The European Union Special Representative for the Sahel, João Gomes Cravinho, is in Liberia to deepen cooperation on peace, security, and economic development. At a media briefing on Tuesday, Cravinho stressed the urgent need to strengthen border control while addressing…

In Senegal, stakeholders are calling on the government to implement urgent measures to curb sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV) and strengthen reproductive health services. A five-year study by the International Development Research Centre reveals that the Kolda region accounts for…

In Togo, the Association of Health Service Managers and Administrators (AGASSTO) has launched a nationwide campaign aimed at strengthening the healthcare system. The initiative, supported by the Ministry of Health and Public Hygiene, follows concerns over persistent overcrowding in referral…