Flagbearer aspirants of Ghana’s ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) have picked their positions on the ballot paper ahead of the presidential primary set for January 31, 2026. At the balloting exercise held on Friday, October 10, 2025, at the party’s…

President Alassane Ouattara has unveiled his 2025–2030 governance program as Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential campaign officially begins. The plan, presented in Abidjan by former Prime Minister Patrick Achi and Economy Minister Nialé Kaba, prioritizes economic transformation, industrial growth, and job creation.…

In Côte d’Ivoire, presidential candidate and businessman Jean-Louis Billon has officially launched his campaign ahead of the October 25 election. The event took place in Marcory, Abidjan, where Billon presented his vision for a “new Côte d’Ivoire” focused on youth…

Nigeria’s National Council of State has approved the nomination of Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC). President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented the nominee during a council meeting, noting that Amupitan,…

In Nigeria, UNICEF has unveiled a new socio-economic reintegration programme for children affected by the prolonged Boko Haram insurgency in the country’s northeast. The initiative was launched in Maiduguri, Borno State, by UNICEF Country Representative Wafaa Saeed. According to a…

Senegal’s Ministry of Health has reported 140 confirmed cases of Rift Valley fever (RVF), including 18 deaths, as of October 9, 2025. The Saint-Louis region in the north remains the hardest hit, recording 130 infections, with 91 patients now recovered.…

In Burkina Faso, President Captain Ibrahim Traoré has handed over a fresh batch of military hardware to the nation’s defense and security forces in the capital, Ouagadougou. The equipment, comprising heavy combat machinery, is expected to strengthen the operational capacity…

Authorities in Guinea have charged 60 people with arson, theft, and murder following a deadly riot at the Weily Mining site in the gold-rich Siguiri region. The unrest erupted on October 4 after locals demanded the release of 17 detainees…

Ghana’s Trades Union Congress (TUC) is ramping up pressure on the government to take stronger measures against illegal gold mining, widely known as galamsey. During a visit to the Birim River in the Eastern Region, TUC Secretary-General Joshua Ansah described…

In Cameroon, the country’s electoral commission, ELECAM, has released the official voters register ahead of the October 12 presidential election. Over eight million registered voters are expected to cast their ballots on Sunday, marking another crucial test of the nation’s…