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NewsLink 2025- 07- 09 First Edition

•25 international and local rights groups in Guinea call for the release of Billoh Bah and Fonike Mengue, a year after their abduction. •A special court in Bamako sentences former Finance Minister Filly Sissoko and others to prison for embezzlement…

BUDGIT Senegal urges win-win deals at US-Africa summit

As the US-Africa summit kicks off in Washington, citizens across Senegal and the wider ECOWAS region are watching closely, hopeful for meaningful outcomes. The summit brings together President Donald Trump and leaders from five African nations, including Senegal, Liberia, and…

Liberia signs $1.8B rail deal with US firm

Liberia has sealed a $1.8 billion agreement with American company Ivanhoe Atlantic to develop and operate a multi-user railway corridor. The deal is seen as a major boost for regional trade and infrastructure. The rail will be crucial in transporting…

JAMB sets 150 cut-off mark for 2025 university entry

In Nigeria, the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced 150 as the minimum cut-off mark for university admissions for the 2025/2026 academic session. The decision is already sparking debate among education stakeholders across the country. The revised benchmark…