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February 25, 2025

NewsLink 2025- 02- 25 Third Edition

President Mahama calls for prudent monetary and fiscal management for economic reset as he swears in new governors of the central bank Mauritania’s State Prosecutor requests a 20-year prison sentence for former president Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz. Liberian government laments…

NewsLink 2025- 02- 25 Second Edition

•Reactions Trail Senegal’s signing of a peace pact with Guinea-Bissau •Opposition party in Benin denounces systematic bans on Political demonstrations •Niger begins exploration of copper, aiming to boost economic growth •And, USAID fund freeze takes a toll on projects in…

NewsLink 2025- 02- 25 First Edition

Reactions Trail Senegal’s signing of a peace pact with Guinea-Bissau, Authorities in Niger say they are beginning the exploitation of copper And, USAID fund freeze takes a toll on projects in Liberia, posing a major threat to some key sectors.

The Gambia: President Barrow pledges to uphold press freedom

Gambian President Adama Barrow has reaffirmed his government’s commitment to protecting press freedom, emphasizing the media’s role in democracy and governance. Speaking at the inauguration of Star TV Headquarters, Barrow assured journalists of his administration’s continued support for a free…

Guinea: Legal community outraged over kidnappings, demands probe

Guinea’s legal community is expressing growing frustration over the surge in kidnappings targeting socio-political figures critical of the transitional government. Lawyers and human rights advocates are demanding urgent investigations and transparency from authorities. The latest abduction involved Abdoul Sakho, coordinator…

Liberia: USAID freezes $51M in aid, impacting key sectors

Liberia’s Finance Minister, Augustine Ngafuan, has revealed that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has halted funding for development projects worth $51 million. The freeze threatens critical sectors, including health, education, elections, and domestic revenue mobilization. Speaking before…