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Liberia Faces Backlash Over New Transport Fare Policy

The Liberian government’s new nationwide transport fare structure has sparked confusion and disagreement among commercial drivers and commuters alike. Announced by the Ministry of Transport, the revised pricing aims to ease the financial strain on citizens amid rising living costs.…

Burkina Faso Launches Faso Film Fund To Boost Cinema

Burkina Faso’s transitional government has unveiled the Faso Film Fund, a new financing mechanism to support national film and audiovisual production. With a budget of 1 billion CFA francs, the fund aims to empower local filmmakers and strengthen the country’s…

NewsLink Fourth Edition 08-10-2025

Ghana’s president Mahama Pledges Swift Prosecution for Financial Misconduct by public officials to curb corruption Fuel scarcity looms in parts of Mali due to rising attacks on supply tankers by fighters from JNIM. The second edition of the Invest in…

NewsLink Third Edition 08-10-2025

Ghana’s president Mahama Pledges Swift Prosecution for Financial Misconduct by public officials to curb corruption. Fuel scarcity looms in parts of Mali due to rising attacks on supply tankers by fighters from JNIM. The second edition of the Invest in…

Women’s Access to Land – Tradition vs Law

Across West Africa, land means power –  it’s livelihood, heritage, and identity. Yet, for many women, owning or even accessing land remains a distant dream. Despite progressive laws recognizing women’s rights to property, age-old traditions continue to dictate who inherits,…

NewsLink Second Edition 08-10-2025

The second edition of the Invest in Senegal Forum continues in Dakar with calls for sustainable investment in West Africa. Fuel scarcity looms in parts of Mali due to rising attacks on supply tankers by fighters from JNIM. The Nigerian…

Senegal Showcases Investment Opportunities at Dakar Forum

The second edition of the Invest in Senegal Forum concluded today in Dakar, bringing together global investors and decision-makers. The two-day event highlighted Senegal’s potential in key sectors such as agro-industry, renewable energy, infrastructure, and digital technology. Organized under the…

Burkina Faso Arrests NGO Workers Over Alleged Espionage

Burkina Faso’s transitional government has arrested seven employees of the Dutch NGO INSO, including several French nationals, on charges of espionage. According to Security Minister Mahamadou Sana, the individuals are accused of unlawfully gathering sensitive security information. The arrests were…