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February 6, 2025

NewsLink 2025- 02- 06 Third Edition

Teacher and researchers on strike in Mali over unpaid bonus Civil Society in Senegal calls for transparency in compensation for victims of political unrest between 2021 and 2024. Tourists kill at least ten Nigerien soldiers in an attack near Burkina…

NewsLink 2025- 02- 06 Second Edition

•Guinean Press Professionals Union records over 70 attacks on press freedom in the year 2024 •Liberia secures 300 million dollar grant for rural electrification from the World Bank •A fire outbreak in northwestern Nigeria kills at least 17 Koranic students.…

NewsLink 2025- 02- 06 First Edition

•Civil Society in Senegal urges a thorough investigation before issuing compensation to victims of violent political demonstrations between 2021 and 2024. •A school Fire in northwestern Nigeria kills at least 17 Koranic students. •Liberia’s government secures a 500 million dollar…

Guinea records 70 press freedom violations in 2024

The Guinean Press Professionals Union (SPPG) has reported at least 70 attacks on press freedom in 2024. In its annual report released on Tuesday, the union highlighted multiple judicial and administrative abuses against journalists. The report raises concerns over increasing…

Niger orders Red Cross to leave the country

Nigerien authorities have ordered the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to leave the country. The decision, made on January 31, was only communicated to the organization on Tuesday. The government has not provided reasons for the expulsion, leaving…

Liberia secures funding for second hydroelectric plant

Liberia has secured funding to build a second hydroelectric plant, promising improved electricity supply for Monrovia and beyond. Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah announced that the new facility will incorporate hydro-solar technology, ensuring year-round power generation. This development marks a major…

Ghana’s vetting chaos probe suspended indefinitely

The committee investigating the January 30 chaos during Ghana’s parliamentary vetting has suspended its sittings indefinitely. This follows a directive from the Minority Leader, instructing his members to withdraw from the probe and urging scheduled witnesses to ignore invitations. The…