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December 23, 2025

Senegal Prime Minister’s Lawyers Challenge Conviction

In Senegal, Prime Minister Ousman Sonko’s legal team has announced plans to appeal his conviction. The lawyers denounced what they describe as a political and judicial conspiracy surrounding the case. They are demanding transparency and insist that the truth behind…

Mali’s AES Summit Opens Without Captain Traoré

The summit of heads of state of the Confederation of Sahel States (AES) began Tuesday in Mali’s capital, Bamako. The event was initially scheduled for Monday but was postponed due to the absence of Burkina Faso’s transitional president, Captain Ibrahim…

US to Partially Suspend Visa Issuance to Nigerians

The United States has announced a partial suspension of certain visas for Nigerian nationals, effective January 1, 2026. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria stated that the restrictions fall under the proclamation titled “Restricting and Limiting the Entry of Foreign Nationals…

Civil Society Questions Boakai-Trump Call in Liberia

A recent telephone conversation between Liberian President Joseph Boakai and U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked reactions from civil society groups in Liberia. The government said the call focused on mutual interests, including regional peace, economic development, and security cooperation.…

Почему человекам нравится следить за чужим риском

Почему человекам нравится следить за чужим риском Заинтересованность к сфере рискованному поведению, прежде всего если его возлагает на собственные плечи собственную персону чужой личность, возникает на пересечении стыке физиологии, психических процессов плюс общественного бэкграунда. Наблюдение этих ситуаций запускает специфические участки…

ECOWAS-ESA: Russia Calls for Pragmatic Cooperation

Russia has called for the continuation of a pragmatic and mutually beneficial dialogue between ECOWAS and the Alliance of Sahel States (ESA). The appeal was made during a meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and ECOWAS Commission President Omar…

Guinea Suspends Africa 24 Broadcasts

Guinea’s High Authority for Communication has suspended the international news channel Africa 24, accusing it of operating illegally in the country. The decision was announced on Sunday evening, December 21, following the channel’s broadcast of reports linked to the ongoing…

Guinea-Bissau: Senegal Pledges Support for Transition

Senegalese officials have made their first visit to Guinea-Bissau since the November 26 military coup, signaling solidarity as the country undergoes a political transition. During the visit, the delegation called for the release of political prisoners detained after the coup…

Senegal Launches Road Project Linking Guinea-Bissau

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has officially launched road construction works linking Sandiniéri to the Guinea-Bissau border via Tanaff, in the Sédhiou region in southern Senegal. The project forms part of the first phase of the Bissau–Dakar road corridor improvement…

Gambia Launches First National Land Policy

Gambian President Adama Barrow has launched the country’s first national land policy, covering the period 2026 to 2035, aimed at strengthening land governance nationwide. The policy seeks to recognize legitimate land ownership rights, promote responsible land use, address land disputes,…

NewsLink 2025- 12- 23 Second Edition

•President Talon Delivers Final State of Nation Address today, as Benin Approaches Political Transition •Ghana’s Constitution Review Committee proposes lower presidential age limit from 40 to 30, but expert rejects term extension •In Senegal, Prime Minister Sonko’s legal team seeks…

Nigeria Designates Kidnappers, Armed Groups as Terrorists

Nigeria’s federal government has officially designated kidnappers and violent armed groups as terrorists, signaling a tougher response to widespread abductions and community attacks across the country. The announcement was made on Monday by the Minister of Information and National Orientation,…