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September 22, 2025

Togo Opposition Figures Face Trial After June Protests

Togo’s political climate remains tense following the June protests, with several opposition figures now facing prosecution. Among those arrested is former minister Marguerite Essosimna Gnakadè, who has been remanded in custody. Popular rapper Aamron, another outspoken critic of the government,…

NewsLink 2025- 09- 22 First Edition

•Vote Count Underway in Guinea amid heavy security following Sunday’s Constitutional referendum. •Togo opposition figures face prosecution after June protests •UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres urges renewed global unity amid crises as the organisation marks its 80th anniversary.

UN Secretary General Calls For Renewed Global Unity

World leaders and heads of government are gathering at the United Nations headquarters in New York today for the annual General Assembly, coinciding with the organisation’s 80th anniversary. The milestone comes at a time of mounting crises across both the…

Gambia Hosts ECOWAS Forum On Green Energy Transition

The 10th ECOWAS Sustainable Energy Forum wrapped up in Banjul, bringing together governments, partners, and civil society to push for a faster shift toward clean energy in West Africa. The two-day event, which coincided with ECOWAS’s 50th anniversary, spotlighted green…

Ghana Protesters Hold Vigil Ahead Of Anti-Galamsey March

Hundreds of protesters gathered at Accra’s Revolution Square on Sunday evening for a vigil against illegal mining, popularly known as galamsey. The event, organised by the FixTheCountry Movement, highlighted the devastating impact of galamsey on rivers, forests, and livelihoods across…