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Senegal Hosts 2025 Africa Fact-Checking Summit In Dakar

Over 200 fact-checking organizations and information experts from across Africa have gathered in Dakar for the 2025 Africa Fact-Checking Summit. The event focuses on tackling the growing challenge of disinformation on the continent. This year’s edition, themed “Strengthening Information Integrity,…

Ghana Moves To Ratify UN Cybercrime Treaty This Month

President John Dramani Mahama has announced that Ghana will ratify the United Nations Convention on Cybercrime this month, marking a major step in strengthening the nation’s defenses against online threats. The move is aimed at boosting the country’s capacity to…

Nigeria At 65: A Journey Of Promise And Challenges

Nigeria today marks 65 years of independence, celebrating a major milestone in its national history. The country gained freedom from British colonial rule on October 1, 1960. Over the decades, Nigeria has navigated a path filled with both triumphs and…

Gambia Welcomes 105 Migrants Repatriated From Tunisia

A total of 105 Gambian migrants have been repatriated from Tunisia with the support of the International Organization for Migration (IOM). The group arrived in The Gambia on Tuesday. The return was organized under IOM Tunisia’s Voluntary Return program, which…

Mali And Niger Reaffirm Ties As Sahel Insecurity Grows

Niger and Mali have renewed their commitment to closer cooperation as armed conflict intensifies across the Sahel region. The move underscores efforts by both countries to strengthen regional solidarity amid worsening insecurity. The pledge followed a 24-hour official visit by…