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Togo
Togo Turns to Private Investors to Finance Long-Term Economic Transformation
Togo is stepping up efforts to attract private-sector financing for its long-term developm…
Togo
Togo Opposition Party UFC Sets New Political Strategy Amid Changing Political Landscape
Togo’s UFC opposition party has unveiled a renewed political strategy, promising construct…
Togo
Togo Port Workers Begin 72-Hour Strike as Labor Tensions Rise in Lomé
Port workers in Lomé are facing a new 72-hour strike from August 11 to 13, as the SYAPAL u…
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau Academics Propose National Unity Government to End Political Crisis
Guinea-Bissau researchers and academics are calling for national dialogue and a unity gove…
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau Junta Leader Makes First Foreign Trip to Chad Amid Regional Pressure
Guinea-Bissau transitional leader General Horta N’Tam has travelled to Chad, marking his f…
Guinea
Conakry Floods: Major Roads Submerged After Torrential Rain Hits Guinea Capital
Conakry has been hit by severe flooding after torrential rains, with major roads and strat…
Guinea
Guinea Seeks Return of Almamy Bokar Biro Barry’s Remains From France
Guinea has formally requested France to return the remains of Almamy Bokar Biro Barry, rev…
Guinea
Guinea Prepares International Djembe Festival to Showcase Traditional Music Heritage
Guinea is preparing for the return of its International Djembe and Percussion Festival, br…
Guinea
Guinea and WHO Set New Health Priorities as Cooperation Strategy Advances
Guinea and the World Health Organization (WHO) are advancing a new cooperation strategy fo…
Guinea
Guinea Accelerates Digital Push With New Internet Infrastructure Plans
Guinea is stepping up its digital transformation efforts, with authorities pursuing additi…
Guinea
Guinea Business News: State-Owned Nimba Mining Signs First Mining Convention
Guinea has taken a new step toward expanding state participation in its mining industry af…
Guinea
Guinea Opposition Calls for End to ‘Dictatorship’ as Political Tensions Rise
Guinea’s opposition and civil society groups have intensified criticism of President Mamad…
Guinea
Guinea Breaking News: Activist Bella Bah Reportedly Missing in Conakry
Guinea breaking news: Activist and teacher Bella Bah has reportedly disappeared in Conakry…
Ghana
NPP Urges Mahama to Hold Off on Ghana Cocoa Board Bill
Ghana’s NPP has urged President John Mahama not to assent to the Cocoa Board Bill, 2026, d…
Ghana
Ghana Names Kenneth Gilbert Adjei as New Defence Minister
President John Mahama has appointed Kenneth Gilbert Adjei as Ghana’s new Defence Minister,…
Gambia
Gambia Election Body Receives 1,600 Objections to Supplementary Voter Registrations
The Gambia’s Independent Electoral Commission has received 1,600 objections to supplementa…
Gambia
Gambian Cultural Week 2026 Highlights Heritage, Arts and National Identity
Gambian Cultural Week 3.0 has put Gambian heritage, arts, crafts and cultural identity in …
Gambia
Gambia Moves to Expand Global Opportunities for Creative Artists
The Gambia is strengthening its creative arts industry through a new NCAC engagement with …
Gambia
Gambia Strengthens Breastfeeding Support for Mothers and Newborns
The Gambia is expanding breastfeeding support for mothers and newborns, with hospital and …
Gambia
Gambia to Introduce Nine-Digit Mobile Numbers From September 4
The Gambia will introduce a nine-digit mobile numbering system on September 4, 2026, repla…