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September 17, 2025

NewsLink 2025- 09- 17 Fourth Edition

•Ghana’s president Mahama urges African leaders to prioritise basic development to strengthen democracy •The Burkinabe Transitional government frees 10 individuals, including journalists, forcefully enlisted to the battlefield. •Nigeria’s Plateau State Governor Mutfwang reaffirms support for the establishment of state police…

NewsLink 2025- 09- 17 Third Edition

•Insurgents kill at least 22 villagers during a local ceremony in Niger’s northwest capital of Tillaberi. •The Burkinabe Transitional government frees 10 individuals, including journalists, forcefully drafted to the battlefield. •Chadian Parliament inaugurates its first Congress in Ndjamena with a…

NewsLink 2025-09-17 Second Edition

•Pressure Mounts on Ghanaian Government to Declare State of Emergency Over Illegal Mining Activities •Ivorian Opposition Candidate Don Mello Denounces Judicial Manipulation Amid Disqualification of Several candidates ahead of October election •Gambia’s Parliament Grants 90-Day Extension to Special Committee probing…

Ghana: Calls Grow For Emergency Over Galamsey Crisis

In Ghana, pressure is mounting on President John Mahama’s government to declare a state of emergency in response to illegal mining, known locally as galamsey. Critics say the widespread destruction of rivers, forests, and farmlands has reached catastrophic levels that…

Mali: PM Maïga Meets Oil Sector Amid Security Fears

In Mali, Prime Minister General Abdoulaye Maïga has met with the Malian Association of Oil Professionals to discuss ways of easing tensions in the wake of growing security concerns. The talks come days after al-Qaeda–linked militants attacked an army-escorted convoy…

Togo: U.S. Suspends Some Visa Categories For Nationals

Togo has been added to the list of countries whose citizens face temporary restrictions on certain visa categories for the United States. The U.S. Embassy in Lomé announced the decision, citing a presidential proclamation grounded in national security and public…

Nigeria: Abuja Doctors Strike Over Welfare And Pay Crisis

Doctors under the Federal Capital Territory Administration in Abuja have declared an indefinite strike, sparking major concerns for healthcare access in the capital. They accuse the government of underpayment, poor working conditions, and lack of career advancement opportunities. The strike…