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Burkina Faso cautions journalist on terrorism reportage

The government of Burkina Faso has issued a warning to local media outlets in the country to refrain from publishing news related to terrorism or face suspension. During a press conference, the Minister for communication, Jean Emmanuel Ouédraogo, urged journalists…

Liberian govt urges taxman to expand revenue generation

The Liberian government is urging the country’s Revenue Authority to provide more support to expand local revenue generation. According to the Minister of State for Presidential Affairs, Wesseh Blamo, increasing domestic revenue generation will be crucial in realizing the government’s…

Nigerien government meets stakeholders on Security

The Nigerien government on Thursday held a meeting with various stakeholders to discuss a program aimed at enhancing security and enabling state services to protect vulnerable communities. The meeting, which was chaired by the Nigerien Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hassoumi…

Senegal: Ousmane Sonko sentenced

A Dakar court has handed a two-month suspended prison sentence and a fine of 200 million CFA francs to the Senegalese opposition leader, Ousmane Sonko in a case of defamation against Senegal’s tourism minister Mame Mbaye Niang. Ousmane Sonko failed…