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Gambia Minister Confirms 33 Migrants Abscond In Spain

In The Gambia, Trade Minister Baboucarr Joof has confirmed that 33 out of 39 migrants sent to Spain under a government circular migration program have absconded. Speaking at a press briefing, Joof warned that their actions could jeopardize the future…

Senegal Opposition Slams Cabinet Reshuffle As Power Grab

In Senegal, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s recent cabinet reshuffle is drawing sharp criticism from the opposition. The move, which brought in new faces and reassigned key portfolios, is being denounced by rivals as a political maneuver to tighten Pastef’s grip…

Ivory Coast Repatriates 154 Migrants From Tunisia

Côte d’Ivoire has repatriated 154 citizens from Tunisia through a special flight coordinated with the International Organization for Migration. The September 11 operation is part of the government’s broader program to assist Ivorians facing hardship abroad and reintegrate them safely…

Niger Civil Society Group Rises To Defend Democracy

In Niger, a new civil society coalition has been launched to push for a return to democratic rule under military leadership. The group, called the Framework for Combating Abuses in Niger (CDN), brings together lawyers, journalists, researchers, and civic leaders.…

Togo Summons EU Envoy Over Interference Allegations

Togolese authorities on Friday summoned the European Union ambassador, Gwilym Ceri Jones, after the European Parliament passed a resolution calling for the release of Abdoul Aziz Goma, an Irish-Togolese detainee. Goma has been in pre-trial detention for more than six…

RSF Warns Of Rising Threats To Sahel Journalists

Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has raised alarm over the worsening conditions faced by community radio journalists in the Sahel. The warning comes through a new documentary, Community Radios: Their Fight to Inform the Sahel, which highlights the daily risks of…

Senegal’s Sonko Ends UAE Visit With Investment Push

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko has wrapped up a six-day official visit to Abu Dhabi aimed at boosting foreign investment. During the trip, Sonko engaged Emirati investors and held high-level meetings with institutions active in energy, mining, and infrastructure. The…

Burkina Faso Opens Borders With Visa-Free Entry For Africans

Burkina Faso has introduced visa-free entry for all African nationals, following a decision at Thursday’s Council of Ministers meeting. The new measure exempts Africans from visa application fees and is expected to ease travel and strengthen regional mobility. Authorities say…