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The Central Committee of the Party of African Peoples – Côte d’Ivoire (PPA-CI) has rejected Laurent Gbagbo’s announcement to withdraw from his leadership role, describing his presence as vital in navigating the country’s current political climate. The former Ivorian president who had earlier declared his intension to step aside after the December 27, 2025 legislative elections, was met with resistance from within the party ranks. The position was adopted during the party’s first ordinary session of the year, held on Saturday at Laurent Gbagbo’s office. The meeting brought together heads of party organs and commissions to assess national developments and…

An Adenta Circuit Court in Ghana has remanded a laundry attendant into police custody for allegedly spreading false information about an assassination plot targeting President John Dramani Mahama. The suspect, identified as Ahmed Hassan Abdul Razzaq, is accused of publishing a video on his TikTok account in which he claimed that two military officers – Sergeant Amoh and Sergeant Joseph – were planning to assassinate the president. At his arraignment, the court declined to take Razzaq’s plea and ordered that he remain in custody until his next court appearance scheduled for February 9, 2026. The prosecution is being handled by…

The Nigerian Government has denied banning indigenous languages in schools, clarifying that their use as the main medium of instruction will be limited to ensure students are adequately prepared for national examinations in English. Speaking in an interview, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa explained that a policy introduced three years ago had argued that children learned more effectively when taught in their mother tongue. According to him, the policy was unevenly implemented nationwide with the Southern and North-Central regions failing to adopt it, while the North-West and North-East over-implemented it by extending it beyond the approved levels. Mr Alausa…

President John Dramani Mahama has praised Ghana’s recent economic recovery, attributing the turnaround to policy measures that helped reverse a sharp rise in inflation in less than two years. Speaking at a public event, the President expressed surprise at the strength of the country’s current economic outlook, noting that the recovery had occurred faster than he anticipated when his administration assumed office amid significant economic challenges. He said both the scale and pace of the rebound had exceeded expectations, earning recognition from international financial institutions, including the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank. President Mahama noted that the…

Several communities and Islamic learning centres across the Gambia have received humanitarian assistance, with donations aimed at improving welfare and supporting education in underserved areas. The support included food supplies, bedding, water infrastructure, and learning materials distributed to households, Quranic recitation centres, and individuals in multiple regions of the country, according to organisers of the outreach. The initiative, coordinated by the Welfare Trust Foundation and led by President and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Lamin Gibba, focused on communities in the West Coast, Lower River, Central River, and Upper River regions. Beneficiaries included orphans, people with disabilities, and families facing economic…

The Gambia government’s total expenditure reached D22.93 billion by the end of September 2025, highlighting the country’s fiscal performance during the period. The Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs (MoFEA) disclosed this in its Budget Performance Report for January – September 2025. The report focuses on key fiscal indicators, including revenue collection, expenditure patterns, and ongoing efforts toward fiscal consolidation. Key highlights of the report include: Revenue Performance:Total revenue reached GMD 21.70 billion by end-September 2025. Tax revenue stood at GMD 18.15 billion, representing 86 percent of the annual target and a 37 percent increase compared to the same period…

Libya has opened the 2026 Libya Energy and Economy Summit with the signing of a series of strategic agreements and memoranda of understanding expected to generate projected revenues exceeding $376 billion (€318 billion). The three-day summit, which began with high-level signings, has drawn significant international participation. According to Hakomitna, the official platform of Libya’s Government of National Unity, delegations include companies from France (19), the United States (17), the United Kingdom (16), Italy (6) and Turkey (4). Among the most significant agreements signed at the opening was a 25-year long-term development deal involving Libya’s Waha Oil Company, in partnership with…

The Togolese authorities on Saturday paid tribute to soldiers who lost their lives during Operation Koundjoaré, a strategic security initiative launched to protect the Savanes region from the growing threat of terrorism. During a solemn ceremony, President of the Togolese Transitional Council, Faure Gnassingbé, posthumously elevated the fallen soldiers to the rank of Knight of the Order of Mono, while wounded personnel were decorated with the Medal of Valour, in recognition of their bravery and ultimate sacrifice in defence of the nation. The Head of State also extended his condolences to the bereaved families, describing the fallen soldiers’ sacrifice as…

The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (International IDEA) has enhanced the visibility of the Gambian Parliament with visibility equipment worth over D700,000 (approximately $ 9,500). Handed over to Parliament by Mr Raphael Brigandi, the donation followed a request by the National Assembly for support with visibility and communication tools. Mr Raphael Brigandi, Deputy Head of the EU Mission to The Gambia, said representation is key, but so too are perception, visibility and public acknowledgement to ensure that democratic work is known to a wider audience. He expressed optimism that the support would strengthen the Assembly’s ongoing efforts to…

Côte d’Ivoire on Saturday commemorated the seventh edition of the World Day of African and Afro-descendant Culture (JMCA), underscoring a shared commitment to placing culture at the heart of public policy and national development. Celebrated under the theme “African culture, engine of peace, unity and sustainable development,” the event brought together government officials, diplomats and community representatives to honour Africa’s shared heritage and cultural diversity. Speaking on behalf of the Minister of Culture and Francophonie, Françoise Remarck, Ivorian Minister Henri N’Koumo highlighted the significance of the commemoration, describing culture as a vital force for global enlightenment through creativity and resilience.…