• Senegal celebrates 65th independence anniversary with a call to service, patriotism and national unity

• The AES confederation solidifies relations with MOSCOW as it announces the formation of a joint task force to fight terrorism.ecurity expert Mutaru Mumuni Muqthar applauds President Mahama’s call for peace in Bawku.

• And, Cote d’Ivoire’s opposition PPA CI party demands the dissolution of the electoral commission ahead of the October vote.