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September 19, 2025

NewsLink 2025- 09- 19 Fourth Edition

•Ghana’s President Mahama calls for solidarity as ECOWAS engages Sahel States on security crisis •France expels two Malian diplomats as it suspends counter-terrorism cooperation agreement. •Nigeria’s Imo State Police Arrest 789 crime Suspects, Rescue Victims in Two-Month Crackdown •And, daughter…

NewsLink 2025- 09- 19 Third Edition

•France expels two Malian diplomats as it suspends counter-terrorism cooperation agreement. •Ghana’s President Mahama calls for increased road infrastructure and network to boost inter-regional trade. •A North-Eastern State of Nigeria flags intensifies health campaign over rising Cholera cases and deaths.…

NewsLink 2025-09-19 Second Edition

•UN Special Representative for West Africa urges mutual tolerance in run-off to Côte d’Ivoire’s October 25 elections. •Guinea prepares for historic referendum vote as campaign ends nationwide. •Medical Charity, MSF, launches project in Senegal to spotlight impacts of climate Change…

Côte d’Ivoire President Meets UN Envoy Ahead Of Polls

In Côte d’Ivoire, President Alassane Ouattara has met with UN Special Representative for West Africa and the Sahel, Leonardo Santos Simao. Their talks on Thursday focused on the country’s socio-political climate ahead of next month’s presidential election, as well as…

Guinea Referendum Campaign Ends Amid Calls For Boycott

Campaigns for Guinea’s constitutional referendum concluded Thursday with massive rallies by “Yes” supporters in Conakry and other regional capitals. While the ruling camp expressed confidence in a high turnout, opposition groups intensified their calls for citizens to either boycott the…

Togo Opposition Condemns Arrest Of Former Defence Minister

Opposition parties in Togo have strongly condemned the arrest of former Defence Minister Marguerite Gnakadè. Gnakadè, who was questioned on Thursday, has in recent days aligned herself with activists and opposition figures critical of the current administration. Her detention has…

Mixed Reactions Trail ICC Withdrawal Decision By AES

Authorities in Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have jointly announced their intention to renounce membership of the International Criminal Court (ICC), sparking divided opinions across the Sahel. The decision, discussed at a meeting in Niamey between the Ministers of Justice…

MSF Launches Climate Project In Dakar Ahead Of COP30

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has unveiled a new initiative in Dakar to highlight the growing health risks posed by climate change across Africa. The project, named Clima Yaakaar, aims to draw attention to the link between rising environmental challenges and…

Nigeria Records 58 Cholera Deaths In Bauchi State

Bauchi State in north-eastern Nigeria has confirmed at least 258 new cholera cases and 58 deaths, sparking alarm among health authorities. The state government has inaugurated a Cholera Steering Committee to coordinate emergency response efforts and contain the outbreak across…