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January 27, 2025

NewsLink 2025- 01- 27 Third Edition

President Mahama urges the African Union (AU) to adopt homegrown policies to halt dependence on external financial aid. Nigeria mourns the loss of 22 soldiers in an Anti-terrorist clash that neutralized 70 insurgents. Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai presents the State…

NewsLink 2025- 01- 27 Second Edition

•Trade Union of Burkina Faso calls for dialogue between government and the population to correct disturbing social trends. •Officials in Mali dismantle more than 60 illegal mining sites and impound over 200 pieces of equipment. •In Nigeria, SERAP sues the…

Managing Swollen Ankles and Feet – Edema

For the edition, we will discuss managing Swollen ankles and feet, known as Edema. The medical name Edema may sound strange; however, it is interesting to know that Edema is when swelling is caused by too much fluid trapped in…

NewsLink 2025- 01- 27 First Edition

•The Trade Union of Burkina Faso calls for dialogue between the government and the population to correct disturbing social trends. •Officials in Mali dismantle more than 60 illegal mining sites and impound over 200 pieces of equipment. •And, in Nigeria,…

Gambia: Adviser responds to Jammeh’s return claims

In The Gambia, presidential adviser Henry Gomez has dismissed former President Yahya Jammeh’s recent audio statement as mere rhetoric. Jammeh had claimed he would return to the country to reclaim leadership of his political party. Gomez assured the public that…

Ghana: President Mahama sets up team for economic dialogue

President John Dramani Mahama has formed a seven-member committee to organize the National Economic Dialogue (NED). This initiative is part of his 120-day Social Contract, focusing on tackling Ghana’s economic challenges and promoting sustainable development. The committee’s work aims to…

Nigeria: SERAP, NLC oppose 50% telecom tariff hike

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) and the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) have condemned the Federal Government and the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) for raising telecommunication tariffs by 50%. In a lawsuit, SERAP argued the hike is unconstitutional and…

AES: Ministers finalize strategy for ECOWAS withdrawal

Foreign ministers from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger convened in Ouagadougou on Sunday to solidify plans for their withdrawal from ECOWAS. One year after declaring their intentions, the ministers reviewed a joint strategic document outlining negotiation terms with the regional…