•The Malian government cancel’s the 62nd Independence anniversary following the deteriorating security situation.

•Three West African Countries face indefinite suspension from all cooperative platforms by the French government including issuance of visas.

•Deadly Attack by Suspected Jihadists Claims Eight Lives at Displaced Persons Camp in Northern Burkina Faso.

•Ghana becomes the Regional and sub-Saharan Africa hub for Modular Nuclear Reactor Training.