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Head of Accra Initiative considers quitting

A key architect of the regional security cooperation framework, Benedict Dere recently informed Ghanaian authorities that he wants to leave. Yet since the fight against terrorism remains a priority for the country, the military is doing its best to hold on to him. [...]

Published on 05/02/2025 at 05:40 GMT Reading time 2 minutes

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Commonwealth and EU observers gear up for presidential election

In advance of the presidential and legislative elections on 7 December, several countries and international organisations are preparing to deploy observers. The vote is likely to take place in a tense climate.

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Morocco
US-China trade war threatens Morocco's nascent battery industry

Ivory Coast
French investigation sends tremors through Abidjan's political class

Ghana
Head of Accra Initiative considers quitting

Niger, Senegal
Niamey, the blind spot in Dakar's bid to reconcile new Sahel bloc with ECOWAS

Ghana
New defence minister looks into Air Force's needs

Ghana
Cocoa sector on tenterhooks after John Dramani Mahama's election victory

Ghana
West African security alliance faces uncertain future

Ghana
Commonwealth and EU observers gear up for presidential election