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West African Leaders to Press Gambia’s Jammeh to Quit

By Edward McAllister West African heads of state began arriving in Gambia on Tuesday to try to convince the long-ruling President Yahya Jammeh to relinquish power after losing an election.

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Ghana Opposition Calls on President to Concede Vote Defeat

Ghana’s main opposition party said on Thursday it had a strong lead in elections and called on President John Mahama to concede defeat – comments dismissed as “treasonable” by the.

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Ghana President Mahama Asks For Second Term to Consolidate Gains

By Kwasi Kpodo Ghana President John Mahama, facing a tough challenge in this week’s election, said on Monday he had done his best in the past four years and deserved.

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DR Congo: Will There Be Consequences if Kabila Remains in Power after Dec. 19?

  By Lisa Schlein Joseph Kabila’s second and last term as president of Democratic Republic of Congo comes to an end December 19. However, a court ruling states he could.

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Will Gambia’s December Election End Jammeh’s 22-Year Rule?

    By Edward McAllister Gambian President Yahya Jammeh will face a rare challenge from a revitalised and united opposition in an election on Thursday as he seeks to extend.

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Liberia: Engagements and Dialogues Key to Addressing Security Challenges Ahead of 2017 General Elections

  By: Arthur R.M. Becker- Contributing Writer (Liberia) The Executive Director of the Centre for Security Studies and Development foresees that there are more challenges in maintaining the security of.

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Gambia’s Jammeh Commits to Peaceful Presidential Election

  Gambian President Yahya Jammeh has recently warned that anyone involved in violence or unrest during the country’s presidential election in four days’ time would be dealt with harshly. “There.

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Egypt: Why Sissi Is Supporting Syrian Gov’t

    Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi recently said his country’s support of the Syrian regime against what he called “extremists” is necessary for the stability of the region. “Our.

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Nigeria’s Trade Deals with China and India, Lawmakers Summon Oil Minister

  Nigeria’s parliament summoned the country’s oil minister on Tuesday to clarify details of oil and gas infrastructure agreements worth $80 billion with Chinese companies and a $15 billion deal.

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Nigeria: My Gov’t Has Rehabilitated Over 1000 Schools- Gov. Masari Says

  By Ehis Ayere The Executive Governor of Katsina state, Aminu Masari has recently stated that his government in the last one year in office has rehabilitated over 1,000 primary.

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