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Guinea, Mali Deepen Cooperation as PMs Hold Talks

Malian Prime Minister General Abdoulaye Maïga arrived in Conakry on Tuesday for a friendship and working visit, marking a renewed push to strengthen ties between Guinea and Mali. He was received by his Guinean counterpart, Amadou Oury Bah, as the…

Ghana Parliament Clears Key Budget Amid Fierce Protests

Ghana’s Parliament has approved major budget allocation estimates for several ministries and constitutional bodies, even as the legislative chamber descended into chaos. The approval forms part of the ongoing consideration of the 2026 Budget. The disorder erupted after a High…

Mali Confirms First Mpox Case Amid Rising Alerts

Mali has confirmed its first recorded case of Mpox, also known as Monkeypox, marking a concerning development in the country’s public health landscape. The initial case was detected on November 21 in Kouremalé, a town on the border with Guinea,…

Benin Convenes Emergency Meeting After Failed Military Coup

Benin’s government held an extraordinary Council of Ministers meeting on Monday, just a day after a failed military coup attempt shook the country. The gathering aimed to evaluate the situation and reassure citizens that national security remains intact. Authorities confirmed…

Gambia Lawmakers Push For Major Citizenship Law Reforms

In The Gambia, members of Parliament are calling for substantial reforms to the country’s citizenship laws, citing growing concerns over long-term residents who remain stateless despite deep roots in the country. Lawmakers argue that the current legal framework leaves thousands…