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Nigerian Minister Urges Ban on Wooden Transport Boats

A senior Nigerian government official has called for a nationwide ban on the use of wooden boats for commercial transportation following recurring maritime disasters. The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, is urging state governments to replace wooden…

Gambia Begins Jammeh Era Victims Reparations

The Gambian government has begun paying reparations to victims of human rights abuses committed during the 22-year rule of former president Yahya Jammeh. The payments come more than three years after the Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) submitted its…

Guinea Stadium Massacre Trial Resumes in Conakry

In Guinea, the second phase of the trial into the events of 28 September 2009 resumed on Monday, marking a significant judicial turning point. At the close of arguments, the prosecution called for the charges against Colonel Bienvenu Lamah to…

Liberia Legislature Opens Third Sitting on Reforms

The Liberian Legislature on Monday opened its third sitting, bringing together representatives and senators from all 73 electoral districts. The session marks a critical moment as lawmakers prepare to address key national issues and map out strategies for Liberia’s development.…

Africa Pushes Borderless Movement With 10,000 Signatures

A Pan-African movement of people and organizations says it has collected more than 10,000 signatures from Africans calling for a borderless continent. Africans Rising, through its petition titled Borderless Africa, is urging governments to allow free movement and ratify the…

Ghana Clears $1.4 Billion Energy Sector Debt

The Ghanaian government says it has settled more than 1.4 billion dollars in energy sector debt, ending years of arrears that threatened power generation and weakened investor confidence. According to the presidency, when President John Mahama took office in January…

Sierra Leone Controls Bombali Skin Ulcer Outbreak

The Sierra Leonean Ministry of Health says the recently reported cutaneous skin ulcer outbreak in Bombali District is under control, with emergency response measures actively in place. According to the Ministry, the outbreak is currently limited to the Northern Province…

Burkina Faso Announces Transitional Cabinet Reshuffle

The Burkinabe Transitional government on Monday announced a cabinet reshuffle, appointing two new ministers and renaming several ministries as part of a broader government reorganization. Jean Emmanuel Ouedrago remains Head of Government and will continue to work with a 22-member…

NewsLink 2026- 01- 13 First Edition

•In Mali, a boat accident on Niger Riverclaims 39 lives, including women. •Victims of rights violations in The Gambia welcome payment of reparations but urge prosecution of perpetrators. •And, Ghanaian government clears 1.4 billion US dollars of accumulated energy debt.