•An Aqaeda affiliate group, JNIM claims responsibility over the abduction of a Malian for his alleged allegiance to the Junta.
•The Beniniese government mobilises more than 400 billion CFA Francs for the construction of 30 high Schools.
•The GAMBIA’s President Barrow vows to protect press freedom in the country.
•And, President Nana Akuffo Ado confers national awards on deserving individuals and institutions days before the power transition.
