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NewsLink 2025- 12- 08 Second Edition

President Patrice Talon affirms stability in Benin as ECOWAS deploys Standby Force Swearin Ceremony of Ivorian President Ouattara for fourth-term gets underway, with African leaders in participation US congressional delegation meets Nigeria’s National Security Adviser amid rising diplomatic tensions WADR…

UNHCR Laments Displacement Crisis in Africa

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), says Africa is experiencing record levels of forced displacement, currently accommodating around one-third of the world’s forcibly displaced population. Of the 117 million forcibly displaced individuals globally, approximately 41 million refugees and…

Expert Calls For Mandatory Compliance With APRM

As reactions continue to unfold following the attempted coup in Benin, experts from across the region are calling for long-term reforms that not only prevent military takeovers but also strengthen democratic delivery for citizens. They argue that persistent issues such…

Gambia Press Union Urges Review Of Controversial Media Laws

The Gambia Press Union (GPU) is calling on the government to revisit a set of contentious media laws, including the newly enacted Criminal Offences Act 2025. The Union argues that several provisions—particularly those on false publications and broadcasting—mirror restrictive elements…