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July 18, 2025

NewsLink 2025- 07- 18 Fourth Edition

•ECOWAS concludes meeting on Standby Force Training Policy to boost security of member state •African Union calls for a decade reparation campaign to correct historical wrongs and injustices through restitution. •Federal Government of Nigeria warns of the outbreak of infectious…

NewsLink 2025- 07- 18 Third Edition

•African Union calls for a decade reparation campaign to correct historical wrongs and injustices through restitution. •Federal Government of Nigeria warns of the outbreak of infectious diseases across the country •Protesters Under “Enough is Enough” Banner in Liberia Issues 14-Day…

NewsLink 2025-07-18 Second Edition

•Ghana’s Special Prosecutor files criminal charges against 10 senior officials of state oil company for conspiring to extort 28 million dollars. •Nigeria’s President Tinubu holds a special council meeting in honour of late head of state, Buhari.|| •Vote counting continues…

Ex-NPA boss rejects GH¢280m extortion charges

In Ghana, the former CEO of the National Petroleum Authority, Dr. Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, is fighting back against criminal charges filed by the Office of the Special Prosecutor. He and nine other senior NPA officials are accused of conspiring to extort…

Tinubu holds special cabinet meeting in Buhari’s honour

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday led a Special Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting to honour the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. Held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, the session was deeply personal, reflecting the government’s respect for…

Togo opposition reacts to low turnout in elections

Vote counting is underway in Togo following the July 17 municipal elections, which were marked by a notably low voter turnout across the country. Roughly 4 million registered voters were expected to cast their ballots, but many stayed away following…

IMF disburses $41 million to support Niger’s reforms

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the release of approximately $41 million to Niger, offering a financial boost to Niamey’s ongoing economic and climate-related reforms. This disbursement follows the successful completion of two reviews under the country’s budget and…