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January 29, 2026

Guinea Sanctions Lifted as Civil Society Voices Concern

ECOWAS has lifted all sanctions imposed on Guinea following the September 5, 2021 coup d’état, marking a major diplomatic shift for the country. Guinean authorities have welcomed the decision, describing it as a significant relief and a positive step toward…

Benin Media Engaged as Amnesty Unveils Rights Manifesto

Amnesty International has presented its Human Rights Manifesto for 2026–2031 to media professionals in Cotonou, marking a key advocacy moment in Benin’s electoral context. The document focuses on strengthening the protection of fundamental freedoms, particularly during election periods. It highlights…

Nigeria Senate Questions U.S. Air Strikes Oversight

Nigeria’s Senate has announced plans to hold an executive briefing on the United States air strikes carried out in Sokoto State on December 25, 2025. The strikes were confirmed by U.S. President Donald Trump, who said the operation targeted terrorist…

Chad–France Ties Reset as Déby Itno Visits Paris

President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno of Chad has arrived in Paris on an official visit aimed at redefining bilateral relations between Chad and France. The Chadian leader is scheduled to hold talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, focusing on a…

Chad Debates Déby Itno’s France Visit

President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno’s visit to France is sparking wide political debate across Chad, with analysts and observers weighing its significance for the country’s future relations with Paris. Much of the discussion is centered on the possibility of a…

Liberia University Faces Disability Access Crisis

Students with disabilities at Liberia’s State University are raising concerns over systemic barriers that they say are hindering their academic progress and full participation in university life. The students cite inadequate mobility access, poor communication from university authorities, and restrictions…

Gambia Launches Major Civil Justice Reform Drive

The Gambian judiciary has taken a significant step toward reforming the country’s civil justice system with a high-level judicial training held in Banjul. Judges from the High Court, Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court participated in the session on Wednesday,…

NewsLink 2026- 01- 29 First Edition

ECOWAS lifts sanctions on Guinea as civil society groups expressdisappointment Amnesty International presents Human Rights Manifesto in Benin, urging authorities to protect fundamental freedoms Chadian President Déby Itno visits France following termination of defense agreement between both countries