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Mali JNIM Blocks Main Road To Kayes

In Mali, the al-Qaeda-linked group Jama’at Nusrat al-Islam wal-Muslimin (JNIM) has announced a blockade on major roads leading to the city of Kayes in the country’s west. Armed men reportedly intercepted trucks transporting goods to Bamako, setting some of them…

ECOWAS Lassa Fever Conference Opens In Abidjan

In Côte d’Ivoire, the 2nd ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference (ELFIC 2025) is underway in Abidjan, drawing scientists, policymakers, and development partners from across the region. Dr. Henshaw Mandi, a consultant to the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), revealed…

Liberia Audit Uncovers $2.8M Missing At Finance Ministry

In Liberia, a new audit report by the General Auditing Commission (GAC) has uncovered over $2.8 million in unsubstantiated payments made by the Ministry of Finance. The investigation revealed glaring gaps in accountability, with missing documentation such as payment receipts,…