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August 15, 2025

NewsLink 2025- 08- 15 Fourth Edition

•Ghana’s President Mahama announces posthumous promotions for military officers killed in helicopter crash •U.S. Report Accuses Senegal of Torture and Abuse in 2024 •Malian government says it has foiled a coup plot involving French national •Guinea’s National Front for the…

NewsLink 2025- 08- 15 Third Edition

•U.S. Report Accuses Senegal of Torture and Abuse in 2024 •GHANA bids farewell to Fallen Heroes of August 6 Helicopter Crash •Malian government says it has foiled a coup plot involving French national •Guinea’s National Front for the Defense of…

Six Z-9 helicopter crash victims laid to rest

Ghana has bid farewell to six of the victims of the recent Z-9 military helicopter crash. The solemn ceremony drew hundreds, including senior government officials, military personnel, and grieving families. The crash, which occurred during a flight from Accra to…

NewsLink 2025-08-15 Second Edition

Malian government says it has foiled a coup plot involving French national Guinea’s National Front for the Defense of the Constitution urges World Bank to halt funding over rights abuses US State Department report reveals Liberia’s governance gains but rights…

Mali says French national linked to coup plot

The Malian government has revealed fresh details on recent army arrests, accusing several officers of plotting to derail the country’s political transition. Authorities in Bamako allege the plan was masterminded by a French national with ties to French intelligence. The…

Benin moves to protect citizens in Gabon market row

Benin’s Foreign Ministry has unveiled measures to safeguard its nationals in Gabon’s Lambaréné province, following reports of intimidation tied to market space allocations. The announcement comes amid fresh restrictions on specific economic activities conducted by foreigners in Gabon, sparking concerns…

Gambia charges three women over deadly FGM case

Gambian police have charged three women in connection with the death of a one-month-old baby girl who was subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM), despite the practice being outlawed since 2015. One suspect, facing a possible life sentence, has been…

Liberia makes governance strides but rights abuses persist

The U.S. State Department’s 2024 human rights report says Liberia has made notable progress in governance reforms but still struggles with serious rights violations. These include arbitrary killings, torture, and restrictions on media freedom. The report, released this week, praises…