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December 22, 2025

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•Sahel Confederation leaders meet in Bamako to review progress and appoint a new president. •A Senegalese Delegation Arrives in Bissau to further discussions about a swift return to constitutional order. •All pupils abducted in Papiri community, Niger State of North…

Sahel Confederation Leaders Meet in Bamako

Leaders of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) are meeting in Mali’s capital, Bamako, for a high-level summit to assess the bloc’s first year as a formal confederation. The two-day meeting is reviewing progress on security cooperation, diplomatic coordination, and…

Niger: AES Unified Force Becomes Operational

The unified force of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) has officially become operational, marking a major security milestone for the region. The force, comprising about 5,000 troops, is mandated to carry out joint operations to combat terrorism across the…

Senegal’s Diomaye Faye Continues Casamance Tour

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is continuing his tour of the Casamance region in southern Senegal this Monday. President President Bascienti Diom The visit follows the recent launch of a development plan aimed at addressing long-standing challenges in the region.…

Nigeria Frees All Abducted Niger Schoolchildren

All pupils abducted from St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State, have been released following the freedom of the remaining 130 victims. Officials from the Office of the National Security Adviser confirmed the development on Sunday, bringing the total…

Nigeria Forces Neutralise 21 Terrorists in Borno

Security efforts in Nigeria’s Lake Chad Basin have received a boost following a successful military operation in Borno State. Troops of Operation Hadin Kai, supported by the Civilian Joint Task Force, repelled a terrorist attack along the Damboa–Maiduguri corridor. At…

Ghana Legalises Cryptocurrency Trading Under New Law

Ghana has taken a major step toward regulating its digital economy with the legalisation of cryptocurrency trading. The move follows the passage of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025, which establishes a clear legal and regulatory framework for virtual…