•Policy Analysts and Citizens caution against the surging population as Nigeria hits the 237 million mark in 2025.
•The Burkinabe Transitional government mobilises over 170 billion CFA Francs from voluntary contributions to combat insecurity.
•ECOWAS Commission President Dr. Tourey acknowledges the considerable challenges of 2024, and calls for unity in 2025
•And, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye announces the departure of Foreign troops stationed in Senegal by 2025.