Côte d’Ivoire: Mass Arrests Deepen Political Crisis Ahead of Presidential Election
Authorities in Côte d'Ivoire detained at least 237 individuals on Saturday following a large-scale opposition protest in Abidjan, marking a sharp escalation in political tensions just two weeks before the country’s presidential election.
The demonstration,...
Côte d’Ivoire Presidential Campaign Intensifies Amid Economic Promises and Political Tensions
With just days into Côte d'Ivoire’s official 14-day presidential campaign period, candidates are ramping up efforts ahead of the October 25 vote.
Incumbent President Alassane Ouattara is spotlighting his economic achievements, while opposition contenders...
Israeli cabinet to vote on Gaza ceasefire deal
A ceasefire in Gaza will begin within 24 hours of Israeli cabinet approval, an Israeli government spokeswoman says
Israel's cabinet and security cabinet are due to meet from 15:00 BST on Thursday, and are widely expected...
PUL, Morocco Forge Partnership to Enhance Journalism and Media Capacity In Liberia
Monrovia – The Press Union of Liberia (PUL) and the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco recently engaged in high-level discussions aimed at strengthening cooperation and enhancing the capacity-building efforts for journalists and media...
LERC and AFUR Build Capacity of Mini-Grid Operators on Tariff Tool and Methodology
On Monday, October 6, 2025, the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) launched a four-day capacity-building workshop focused on the Mini-Grid Tariff Tool and Methodology.
This event was organized in collaboration with the African Forum...
Light at Last: Lofa county Looks to a brighter future with new Solar Electrification...
In a quiet town of Bakuma, nestled deep within the Voinjama District, a groundbreaking ceremony brought more than just government officials and community leaders together; it sparked a long-awaited dream.
As the sun beat down...
Ivory Coast Opposition Bloc Fractures as COJEP Withdraws from Coalition Ahead of Presidential Election
Yamoussoukro, Côte d'Ivoire – October 6, 2025 — The Pan-African Congress for Justice and Equality of Peoples (COJEP) has announced its withdrawal from the Coalition for Pacific Alternance in Côte d'Ivoire (CAP-CI), dealing a...
Ivory Coast Bans Election-Related Protests, Deploys 44,000 Security Personnel Ahead of Presidential Vote
The Ivorian government has announced a nationwide security operation and a ban on public protests challenging the final list of presidential candidates, as the country prepares for elections scheduled for October 25.
President Alassane Ouattara...
IMF Approves $26.5 Million Disbursement to Liberia, Cites Progress on Economic Reforms
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a disbursement of US$26.5 million to Liberia following the successful completion of the second review under the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement.
The funds, equivalent to SDR...
Opposition Boycotts Ivorian Parliament in Protest Over Presidential Election
Lawmakers from Côte d’Ivoire’s leading opposition parties staged a dramatic boycott of the National Assembly’s opening session on Thursday, intensifying political tensions ahead of the country’s presidential election scheduled for October 25.
Deputies from the...
