How Nigeria, Cameroon, Other African Countries Are Governed By Ageing Presidents Despite Having Youngest Populations — Report

An analysis has shown how a wave of ageing leaders continues to dominate political power in Nigeria and other African countries despite having the world's youngest population. From Cameroon’s Paul Biya, who has ruled since 1982, to Uganda’s Yoweri...

Big Applause For Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi — A Key Force Behind Accra’s 2025 International Arts, Craft Market!

Source: Samuel M. Obuobi In a heartfelt moment of honour and recognition, Kofi Atta Kakra Kusi, Deputy Director in charge of Corporate Affairs at the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), was honoured last night, Saturday, 25th October, 2025 at the W. E....

Togo Becomes First African Country to Launch Health Insurance for Informal Workers

(Togo First) - Togo became the first African country to launch health insurance specifically for self-employed and informal sector workers (TNS) on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025. This initiative is a key component of the country’s Universal Health...

Yawa Chantal Tségan Named Commissioner General of Togo Revenue Authority

(Togo First) - The Togo Revenue Authority (OTR) has appointed former Parliament Speaker Yawa Chantal Tségan as its new Commissioner General, succeeding Philippe Kokou Tchodié. The leadership change at the institution—which oversees tax, customs,...

Straitjackets and military aircraft: How the Trump administration is making dozens of migrants disappear in Africa

The life of K.S., a Gambian citizen who uses a pseudonym for security reasons, changed abruptly on September 4, 2025. In the middle of the night, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents unexpectedly removed him from his cell at the...

The Gen Z of Madagascar must learn from history

JOHANNESBURG - The military and political elites in Madagascar have a tendency of hijacking popular protests and diverting them from real Malagasy challenges. This trend started in 1972 when University students were demanding the decolonisation of...

George Elombi sworn in as Afreximbank president

The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has officially sworn in George Elombi as the forth president and board chairman of the financial institution. The investiture ceremony was held in Cairo, Egypt, on Saturday. Elombi, who took over from...

Minister reiterates call for construction of airport in Upper East Region 

By Anthony Adongo Apubeo Bolgatanga, Oct. 23, GNA – Mr Donatus Atanga Akamugri, the Upper East Regional Minister, has reiterated calls for the construction of an airport in the region to enhance air transport connectivity, attract investment, and...

Togo’s Robust Church: Coffee, Couture, and Copious Vocations

Editor’s Note: This is the second in a series of articles from Africa by Victor Gaetan, which began with Cameroon. LOMÉ, Togo — Coffee production requires great devotion, especially if those harvesting the beans are Catholic monks. High in a...

Ghana’s legal, institutional frameworks for ocean governance MSP-friendly 

By Laudia Sawer Aburi, Oct. 24, GNA – Ghana’s legal and institutional frameworks for ocean governance have been assessed as Marine Spatial Planning (MSP)-friendly and aligns with international conventions. This follows a validation workshop...

For the Sake of Ghana & the Sub-Region’s Economy, Peaceful Election is Imperative in Ivory Coast Tomorrow

Ghana’s neighbour and a powerhouse in the Sub-Regional economy, Ivory Coast, is heading to the polls tomorrow to elect a new leader. Although the election is taking place in Ivory Coast, the stakes extend far beyond Abidjan. From Accra to Lomé and...

Africa's ageing presidents govern world's youngest populations

The presidents of Cameroon and Ivory Coast, 92 and 83 respectively, are each seeking to extend decades of rule, reflecting a trend across Africa where some of the world's oldest leaders govern its youngest populations, often leading to demands for...

Why Are the World’s Youngest Populations Led by Their Oldest Presidents?

The presidents of Cameroon and Ivory Coast, aged 92 and 83, are trying to extend their long periods in power, highlighting a trend in Africa where older leaders govern younger populations. This situation has led to calls for change from the youth,...

Factbox-Africa’s ageing presidents govern world’s youngest populations

(Reuters) -The presidents of Cameroon and Ivory Coast, 92 and 83 respectively, are each seeking to extend decades of rule, reflecting a trend across Africa where some of the world’s oldest leaders govern its youngest populations, often leading to...

Edo Mor's Sabich with Dogo du Togo, "Hard Boiled" series at Triplex Cinema, Congressman McGovern

Today, we dabble with our fascination of the darker elements of daily life A new series showing second wave noir films is starting at the Triplex Cinema in Great Barrington. From Chinatown, to Night Moves, to Point Blank and beyond, each film...

Togo tops Ghana’s informal trade; food and drinks dominate – GSS survey

Togo ranked as Ghana’s largest informal trading partner, accounting for almost GH¢1.8 billion of informal cross-border trade in the fourth quarter of 2024. This is according to new data from the Ghana Statistical Service. The data comes from...

Togo Bus Accident Kills Five French Charity Workers

Five French citizens have died while on a charitable mission in West Africa after their bus crashed off a bridge in Togo, several sources told AFP on Wednesday. READ ALSO: Togo Leader To Be Inaugurated In Highest Presidential Office Confirming...

FOSPAH to lead international committee on women's rights

Committee receives immediate backing from OICOA President H.E. Mr. Mehmet Akarca, Chief Ombudsman of TürkiyeCSW chairperson Fauzia Viqar. PHOTO: ABID NAWAZ/EXPRESS The OIC Ombudsman Association (OICOA) has established a new Sub-Committee on...

Lomé Port Climbs Lloyd’s List 2025, Solidifying Regional Lead

(Togo First) - The Autonomous Port of Lomé (PAL) has solidified its standing among global port platforms, moving up one spot to rank 92nd in the 2025 classification by Lloyd’s List, the world reference for maritime transport. With traffic of 2.06...

African banks are aiming for DR Congo’s growth opportunity

Africa’s leading banking groups are targeting DR Congo, enticed by one of the continent’s fastest-growing economies and the promise of a lucrative mining sector, despite the ongoing conflict in the country’s east. Top banks from Kenya, Nigeria,...