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May 28, 2025

NewsLink 2025- 05- 28 Fourth Edition

ECOWAS Founding Father General Yakubu Gowon, makes passionate plea to the current leadership of the bloc. Former Senegalese Prime Minister Amadou Ba, calls for a democratic pact to protect opposition Ghana’s Suspended Chief Justice’s injunction application unanimously dismissed by Supreme…

NewsLink 2025- 05- 28 Third Edition

ECOWAS Founding Father General Yakubu Gowon, makes passionate plea to the current leadership of the bloc. Former Senegalese Prime Minister Amadou Ba, calls for a democratic and economic pact Ghana’s Suspended Chief Justice’s injunction application unanimously dismissed by Supreme Court…

NewsLink 2025- 05- 28 Second Edition

•ECOWAS Commission president, Dr. Touray calls for stronger collaboration among member states, as the organization celebrates its golden jubilee. •Nigerian National Assembly sets a two-week review period of President Tinubu’s request for external borrowing of 21.5 billion dollars. • Senegal…

JAZELLE TOURE is Our Woman of the Month

This month on Woman of the Month, we celebrate Jazelle Touré – a dynamic force blending music, culture, and technology. From playing the violin in Virginia to mastering the kora in Senegal, Jazelle bridges worlds with grace. She’s an educator,…

NewsLink 2025- 05- 28 First Edition

•The Economic Community of West African States ECOWAS, today marks its golden jubilee amid concerns of regional peace and security. •Nigerian National Assembly sets a two-week review period of President Tinubu’s request for external borrowing of 21.5 billion dollars. •And,…

Senegal opens national dialogue on political reform

Senegal has officially launched a national dialogue on political reform in Dakar this Wednesday, following a call by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye. The dialogue brings together political actors, civil society, and experts to examine flaws in the country’s political system.…

WADR hosts democracy forum ahead of Ivorian elections

With Côte d’Ivoire’s presidential election set for October 30th, West Africa Democracy Radio (WADR) is stepping up efforts to promote peace and informed participation. This Wednesday in Abidjan, WADR will host a forum on democracy and governance under the theme:…

Mahama urges Africa to adopt smarter borrowing strategies

Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has emphasized the importance of responsible borrowing across the African continent. Speaking at the 2025 Annual African Development Bank Conference in Abidjan, he urged leaders to focus on securing loans for projects that can generate…