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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…

Gambia Police Intercept 28 Suspected Migrants

Police in The Gambia say their Anti-Crime Unit in Barra, about eight kilometres north of Banjul, intercepted 30 people during an early morning operation in the North Bank Region. The patrol, carried out on Saturday in collaboration with the Gambia…

Liberia President Boakai Seeks Stronger Global Partnerships

President Joseph Boakai is urging the international community to strengthen its partnership with Liberia in support of the country’s development agenda. Speaking at a New Year’s reception for members of the Diplomatic Corps in Monrovia, the Liberian leader reaffirmed his…

Ghana Majority Rejects Mahama Burkina Faso Claims

Ghana’s Majority in Parliament has firmly dismissed allegations by the Minority linking President John Dramani Mahama’s diplomatic outreach to Burkina Faso with the killing of eight Ghanaian traders near the border. The Minority had argued that what it described as…

Burkina Faso And Ghana Sign Seven Deals

Burkina Faso and Ghana have strengthened their bilateral ties with the signing of seven new cooperation agreements. The accords were concluded in Ouagadougou on Friday during the 13th Joint Commission meeting between the two neighbouring countries. The discussions were led…

Nigeria Conducts LG Polls Across Three States

Voters in Kano, Rivers and the Federal Capital Territory are heading to the polls today, February 21, to elect local government chairmen and councillors. In Abuja, electorates are casting their ballots across the six Area Councils — Abaji, AMAC, Bwari,…

Nigeria To Launch Armed Forces Medical College

Nigeria has announced plans to establish an Armed Forces Medical College to strengthen medical training and tackle the growing shortage of doctors nationwide. The proposed institution forms part of renewed efforts to build domestic capacity in the health sector and…

Ghana Seeks Arbitration In Togo Maritime Dispute

Ghana is turning to international law to secure a definitive and binding resolution to its maritime boundary dispute with Togo. The decision follows years of stalled negotiations and rising tensions over offshore resource control between the two neighbouring countries. By…

Ghana: US Embassy Warns Against Visa Overstays

The United States Embassy in Ghana is cautioning football fans travelling to the U.S. for this year’s World Cup not to overstay their visas. Speaking at a news conference in Accra, Chargé d’Affaires Rolf Olson stressed that possessing a valid…

Gambia Arrests Suspect In Niumi Boat Tragedy

Officials in Banjul have announced the arrest of the alleged mastermind behind the deadly December 31, 2025 boat tragedy off Niumi Jinack in the North Bank Region. The Gambia Immigration Department confirmed that the main suspect was apprehended in Senegal…