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Is Mahama on a Roll? Ghana Sees Lowest Inflation in Four Years

Ghana's Inflation Trends: A Positive Shift Recent data from the Ghana Statistical Service indicates a significant decrease in annual inflation, which saw a sharp drop to 13.7% in June, a notable change from the preceding figure of 18.4% in May. This development marks the sixth consecutive month of decline and represents the lowest inflation rate recorded since late 2020. On the bustling streets of Accra, the cedi has held steady at 10.35 to the dollar as of 10:19 a.m. this morning. Observing the currency's…

Ghanaian Telecoms Roll Out Expanded Data Bundles Starting July 1

In recent developments, telecommunication companies in Ghana are taking a significant step toward enhancing internet accessibility. Responding to a government directive aimed at making digital services more affordable, these companies have begun rolling out increased data allocations for their subscribers. This announcement comes at a time when internet affordability has become a pressing concern for many Ghanaian citizens. Effective from July 1, 2025, the new initiative offers an additional 10% to 15% in data allowances…

Côte d’Ivoire’s Electoral Roll Omits Opposition Candidates

In a surprising turn of events, the electoral landscape in Côte d'Ivoire has shifted dramatically. Four key opposition leaders have found themselves excluded from the final list of candidates eligible for the upcoming presidential election. Among the most notable is Tidjane Thiam, leader of the Democratic Party of Côte d'Ivoire (PDCI). His disqualification stems from a controversial court ruling questioning his nationality at the time of registration, subsequently barring him not only from running in the elections scheduled…

roll on rising price of eggs due to

While we are in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), we are still waiting for the inauguration of the first government of the Holy Union, but unscrupulous entrepreneurs are taking the opportunity to speculate. The latest case concerns eggs in Kinshasa. Their price has almost doubled. with our special correspondent in…

international experts are beginning to revise the electoral roll

A mission of independent international experts began a revision of the electoral roll on Tuesday, October 13th. Implemented by the International Organization for La Francophonie, the expert team will work with other experts recognized by the African Union, the EU and the UN system. The mission of the experts is to ensure that the case does not contain fictitious voters or multiple registrations, so that the next election can take place on the basis of an undeniable file. The political class wants to ensure that all…

CEI prepares the final electoral roll

In Côte d'Ivoire, just over a month before the presidential election, the Independent Electoral Commission (CEI) announced on Tuesday 29 September that it had drawn up its final electoral roll on 24 September. The country now has 7.5 million voters. Aiming for group breaks from the opposition, the institution intends to continue its march towards the presidential election on 31 October despite criticism and ultimatums. The numbers on the final electoral roll confirm this: Ivorians have registered in numbers this year.…

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