West Africa Gambia: Freezing of USAID funding impacts TRRC process The freeze of USAID funding under the Trump administration has raised concerns in Gambia. The February 11, 2025 West Africa Guinea: Sékou Touré’s son returns home after serving US prison sentence Mohamed Touré, the son of Guinea’s first president, Sékou Touré, has returned to Guinea after February 11, 2025 West Africa ...

Dec 9, 2024 · The Coalition of Domestic Election Observers (CODEO) has announced a voter turnout of 63.9% in Ghana’s 2024 general election, marking a decline from 79% in 2020 and 69% in 2016. Despite challenges, CODEO described the election as mostly peaceful. However, Chairperson Rev. Dr. Fred Deegbe revealed during a press briefing that 228 cases of election-related malpractices were recorded nationwide ...

Feb 13, 2025 · World Radio Day, celebrated on February 13, honours radio’s pivotal role in raising awareness and advancing social progress. Recognized by UNESCO and adopted by the UN General Assembly, the day celebrates radio as a vital medium for international cooperation. The 2025 theme, “Radio and Climate Change,” emphasizes radio’s role in adapting to and mitigating the effects of climate change ...

Mar 24, 2025 · Liberia is gearing up for a major showcase at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, following the launch of the Liberia Expo 2025 One-Stop Shop in Monrovia. The initiative marks a crucial step in the country’s preparations for the event, which runs from April 13 to October 13, 2025. Authorities say Liberia’s participation will highlight its cultural heritage, investment opportunities, and economic ...

Jan 23, 2025 · Ghana has been ranked the third safest country in Africa, according to global tourism firm Altezza Travel’s 2025 report on recommended travel destinations. The report highlights Ghana’s low crime rate, which surpasses even countries like Canada, Greece, and Australia. This achievement reflects improvements in security attributed to the Ghana Police Service’s enhanced community patrols ...

Jan 19, 2025 · Togolese Foreign Minister Robert Dussey has announced that the country is exploring the possibility of joining the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). The decision, he noted, rests with President Faure Gnassingbé, while public sentiment appears supportive of the move. Joining the AES could strengthen regional cooperation and provide the landlocked member states, such as Mali, Niger, and Burkina ...

Mar 26, 2025 · Did you know that the World’s Most Educated Person Hails from Sierra Leone? He is Dr. Abdul Karim Bangura. In a remarkable testament to human potential, Sierra Leone’s Dr. Abdul Karim Bangura has emerged as the most educated person on Earth, boasting an extraordinary array of academic achievements and linguistic prowess. The distinguished scholar, author, academic administrator, researcher ...

Mar 19, 2025 · Amnesty International has raised alarm over human rights abuses in Niger since the July 2023 coup, citing arbitrary detentions, enforced disappearances, and press restrictions. The report highlights the detention of former President Mohamed Bazoum, his wife, seven ex-ministers, journalists, and activists. It also notes the suspension of political parties and the dissolution of the Press House ...

Nov 20, 2024 · In Benin, Fortunet Alain Nouatin, the Minister of National Defense, presented the 2025 budget for his ministry before the Parliament’s Budget Committee on Monday. The proposed budget is 118 billion CFA francs, reflecting an 18% increase compared to the 99 billion CFA francs allocated in the 2024 financial year. The minister justified the increase, highlighting the need to strengthen the army ...

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