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June 19, 2025

NewsLink 2025- 06- 19 Second Edition

•ECOWAS commission warns of a growing terrorism threat across West Africa, urging stronger regional response •In Nigeria, more than seven hundred people still missing from the Mokwa devastating floods in May. • Liberian Government Bans Street parades of school Gala…

NewsLink 2025- 06- 19 First Edition

•ECOWAS commission warns of a growing terrorism threat across West Africa, urging stronger regional response •Liberian Government Bans Street parades of school Gala days nationwide, citing students’ safety concerns •Senegal initiates national consultation to reform its Communication sector in response…

Guinea postpones major corruption trial to July 26

In Guinea, the high-profile corruption trial involving former public officials and commercial institutions has been postponed for a second time. The Economic and Financial Offenses Court (CRIEF) announced the decision on Wednesday, June 18, following a request from defense lawyers…

Liberia bans school street parades over safety concerns

In Liberia, the Ministry of Education and the National Police Authority have placed an immediate ban on street parades by student groups during school gala anniversaries. Announced jointly by Education Minister Dr. Jarso Jallah and Police Inspector General Gregory Coleman…

Senegal opens media forum with push to harmonize regulations

A major three-day forum on communications has opened in Senegal, with calls to harmonize media regulations and safeguard the country’s information space. The event brings together media professionals, regulators, and policymakers to review frameworks governing press freedom, advertising, and social…

Niger flood leaves 700 missing and hundreds dead

In Niger State, Nigeria, the devastating impact of recent floods continues to unfold, with over 700 people still unaccounted for in the Mokwa region. The disaster, triggered by three days of relentless rainfall in late May, has already claimed at…