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April 21, 2025

NewsLink 2025- 04- 21 fourth Edition

The Burkinabe Military authority arrests and dismisses several officers for an attempted coup. President John Mahama expresses optimism about Ghana’s economic future, promising recovery and prosperity. In Nigeria, the search continues for missing persons in Benue State following a deadly…

NewsLink 2025- 04- 21 Third Edition

•The Burkinabe Military authority arrests and dismisses several officers for an attempted coup. •President John Mahama expresses optimism about Ghana’s economic future, promising recovery and prosperity. •In Nigeria, the search continues for missing persons in Benue State following a deadly…

NewsLink 2025- 04- 21 Second Edition

•Grief grips the 1.4 billion Catholic Community as Pope Francis dies. •Black Easter in Nigeria as residents of Benue state mourn victims of deadly attacks in two local government areas. •The United Nations Special Envoy to West Africa, Simao wraps…

Benue killings cast shadow over Easter celebrations

Easter in Nigeria was marred by grief following a brutal attack in Benue State that claimed nearly 60 lives. The massacre, carried out by unknown gunmen last Friday, has sparked outrage from civil society groups, opposition figures, and security analysts…

Benue killings spark outrage and expert concern

Recent killings in Benue State have reignited national concern over security failures in Nigeria’s north-central region. Public affairs analyst Ukah Kruh says the violence exposes deep gaps in the country’s policing and military response systems, calling the situation “daunting and…

Accra to host key ECOWAS-AES peace summit

Accra will host a high-level ECOWAS extraordinary session from April 22 to 23, 2025, focusing on resolving tensions with Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger. The summit marks President Mahama’s first major regional engagement since returning to office and comes as…

UN envoy urges peaceful polls in Côte d’Ivoire

The UN special envoy to West Africa has concluded a diplomatic mission to Côte d’Ivoire, urging political leaders to prioritize peace ahead of the country’s 2025 elections. Leonardo Santos Simão met with President Alassane Ouattara and members of the opposition…

Tensions grow in Nimba ahead of key by-elections

Political tensions are rising in Liberia’s Nimba County as residents prepare for senatorial by-elections scheduled for April 22, 2025. The vote will determine who succeeds the late Senator Prince Johnson. Johnson, a former warlord and long-time political figure, held the…

NewsLink 2025- 04- 21 First Edition

Black Easter in Nigeria as residents of Benue state mourn victims of deadly attacks in two local government areas. • The United Nations Special Envoy to West Africa, Simao wraps up visit to Cote d’Ivoire ahead of the October elections.…

Efforts in Malaria Prevention and Care

Unarguably, Malaria is one of the most severe public health problems worldwide. It is a leading cause of death and disease in many developing countries, where young children and pregnant women are the groups most affected. Malaria is a disease…