Mahama Begins Japan and Singapore Tour
President John Dramani Mahama has left Accra for official visits to Japan and Singapore. The
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Ouattara Urges Talks Between ECOWAS and Sahel Alliance
President Alassane Ouattara has called for renewed dialogue between ECOWAS and the Alliance of Sahel
Protests in Ivory Coast Over Election Exclusions
Thousands protested in Abidjan against the barring of opposition leaders from October’s presidential election. The
Vice President Urges Policy-Driven Politics in Africa
Vice President Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang has urged African leaders to focus on policies, not just
Ivory Coast Celebrates 65 Years of Independence
Ivory Coast celebrates its 65th Independence Day today, August 7, 2025. National events are taking
Ivory Coast Opposition Condemns Arrests as Crackdown
Ivory Coast’s opposition party PPA-CI has condemned the arrest of six of its members. Party
Togo Begins Transition After Municipal Elections
Togo is managing a transition in its local governments after the July 17, 2025 municipal
Political Tensions Rise Ahead of Ivory Coast Election
An unexpected meeting between top officials and Simone Gbagbo has shaken politics. Gbagbo, a former
Togo Municipal Elections See 55% Voter Turnout
On July 17, 2,552,039 out of 4,637,998 registered voters took part in Togo’s municipal elections.
Energy Minister Praises BOST for Major Improvements
Ghana’s Energy Minister, John Jinapor, has commended BOST for improving efficiency and supporting energy sector