Ivory Coast’s ex-first lady surprisingly cleared to contest presidency
Ivory Coast's former First Lady Simone Gbagbo, 76, is the surprise inclusion in a list of five candidates who have been officially cleared to contest next month's presidential election.
She will run against President Alassane...
LEITI Launches Stakeholder Dialogue with Miners in Bong County
By Nathan Kollie
Gbarnga, Bong County, Liberia — The Liberia Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (LEITI), in collaboration with the Mining Industry of Liberia and supported by GYZ, convened a day-long stakeholder dialogue aimed at deepening...
Ziggida Residents Stage Peaceful Protest in Zorzor Over Arrests During Security Operation
Zorzor City, Lofa, Liberia – Residents of Ziggida in Zorzor District held a peaceful protest on Saturday, September 7, demanding the immediate release of several young men arrested during a joint security operation conducted...
Côte d’Ivoire’s Presidential Race Narrows as Constitutional Council Releases Final Candidate List
Côte d'Ivoire’s political landscape shifted dramatically on Monday as the Constitutional Council released its final list of approved candidates for the upcoming presidential election, scheduled for October 25, 2025.
The announcement, delivered by Council President...
President Boakai Appoints Samuel Stevquoah as Chief of Office Staff
President Joseph Boakai has appointed Samuel A. Stevquoah as the Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, replacing Sylvester Grisby, who passed away last month after a long illness.
Stevquoah is a prominent administrator with extensive...
Abidjan to Host Regional Summit on Lassa Fever Response
Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire — Health leaders, researchers, and international partners will convene in Abidjan this week for the 2nd International Conference on Lassa Fever, a high-level gathering aimed at advancing regional strategies to combat...
President Boakai Launches China-Funded Overpass Project to Ease Monrovia Traffic
Liberian President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has officially broken ground on the construction of two China-funded overpass bridges in Monrovia, marking a major step toward alleviating traffic congestion in the capital’s bustling suburb of Congo...
Liberia Launches $3M Forest Conservation Project to Protect Gola National Park and Empower Communities
In the heart of West Africa, where the luxurious canopy of the Gola Forest National Park stretches across the horizon, a transformative conservation effort is underway.
The Society for the Conservation of Nature Liberia (SCNL),...
Côte d’Ivoire Releases Provisional Presidential Candidate List Ahead of 2025 Election
The Constitutional Council of Côte d’Ivoire has published the provisional list of candidates for the country’s upcoming presidential election, scheduled for October 25, 2025.
The announcement was made Friday via an official communiqué signed by...
Sidi Ould Tah to Assume Presidency of African Development Bank
ABIDJAN, Côte d'Ivoire — Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania will be sworn in as the ninth President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) on Monday, September 1, 2025, marking a significant leadership transition for...
