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AES anthem performed in Bamako, Ouagadougou, and Niamey

The Confederation of Sahel States (AES) officially unveiled its new anthem, Sahel Benkan, on Monday, June 9, 2025, during simultaneous ceremonies in the capitals of its three member countries—Bamako (Mali), Ouagadougou (Burkina Faso), and Niamey (Niger). In Bamako, the anthem…

Nurses’ strike drags on in Ghana, patients left stranded

The nationwide strike by the Ghana Registered Nurses and Midwives Association remains unresolved after talks with the Health Ministry stalled. The union rejected a government proposal to postpone improved service conditions until 2026, calling the delay unacceptable. As hospitals and…

Togo forces neutralize terrorists in Savanes region

Togo’s Defense and Security Forces (FDS) have neutralized several armed militants during a major operation in Kpikankandi, Kpendjal prefecture, on the night of June 8. The offensive, conducted in the Savanes region, thwarted a looming threat to civilians and led…