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NewsLink 2026- 02- 23 second Edition

•Chad closes its border with Sudan until further notice after repeated incursions by Sudanese forces. •Transitional authorities in Guinea schedule legislative and communal polls for May 24 •Ghana and Burkina Faso move to deepen intelligence sharing following deadly attacks on…

Achieving Universal Health Coverage in West

This is the debate edition, where we turn the spotlight on critical issues in public health, especially as West Africa confronts recurring disease outbreaks, rising non-communicable illnesses, and the pressures of rapid population growth. One key element to prevent these…

Ghana, Burkina Faso Deepen Security Ties After Traders Attack

Ghana and Burkina Faso have agreed to intensify intelligence sharing and strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation, following recent attacks that claimed the lives of Ghanaians, including traders operating in Burkina Faso. The renewed commitment underscores growing concerns over cross-border insecurity and the…

Nigeria FCT Polls Raise Apathy Concerns

In Nigeria, celebrations have erupted across the Federal Capital Territory following the conclusion of the Area Council elections. But beyond the victories recorded at the polls, analysts say the exercise has exposed troubling signs of urban voter apathy. Low turnout…

NewsLink 2026- 02- 23 First Edition

•Transitional authorities in Guinea schedule legislative and communal polls for May 24 •Ghana and Burkina Faso move to deepen intelligence sharing following deadly attacks on cross-border traders. •And in Nigeria,voter apathy in the Capital’s council polls raises concernsaboutturnout ahead of…

Benin NDI Calls For Dialogue Before Polls

In Benin, a high-level delegation from the National Democratic Institute has concluded its pre-election assessment mission ahead of the presidential polls slated for next April. After extensive consultations with political actors and other key stakeholders, the delegation is urging urgent…

Mali Mandates Local Procurement In 2026 Budget

Mali’s transitional government has placed industrial localization at the heart of its economic recovery strategy. In a new directive, the Ministry of Economy and Finance has instructed all ministerial departments to prioritise locally produced goods in their 2026 budget allocations.…

Liberia Receives First Batch Of Road Equipment

The Freeport of Monrovia was abuzz on Sunday as the vessel HJ Singapore delivered the first consignment of 130 heavy-duty earth-moving machines. The shipment, which includes bulldozers, excavators and dump trucks, represents the first phase of a broader 285-unit procurement…

Senegal Fans Sentenced In Morocco AFCON Case

Public indignation is rising in Senegal following the sentencing of eighteen Senegalese football supporters detained in Morocco. The group was arrested after violence erupted during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. A Moroccan court found them guilty of hooliganism…