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NewsLink 2025- 05- 15 First Edition

•Insecurity in Nigeria’s Benue State fuels fear and displacement among farmers amid rising violence •Former President Ould Abdel Aziz sentenced to 15 years in prison on appeal •Committee probing petitions seeking the removal of Ghana’s Chief Justice begins hearings today,…

Hearings on Ghana Chief Justice petitions begin May 15

In Ghana, a five-member committee probing three petitions against Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo will begin hearings on Thursday, May 15. The committee, chaired by Justice Gabriel Scott Pwamang, was set up following a prima facie determination by President Mahama, in…

Barrow promises full disclosure on Jammeh asset sales

Gambian President Adama Barrow has vowed transparency and accountability in the handling of assets seized from ex-leader Yahya Jammeh. In a national address Wednesday night, Barrow promised to release reports from the National Assembly and Audit Office on the matter.…

Benin sacks two top officials over corruption scandal

In Benin, the government has dismissed the Executive Secretaries of Adjarra and Toucountouna over financial misconduct. The action followed inspection missions that uncovered evidence of embezzlement and mismanagement of public funds. Authorities say legal proceedings will be launched against the…

Sahel states join forces to improve road safety

In Mali, road safety experts from the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) have begun talks to develop joint strategies aimed at reducing traffic accidents. The meeting, which started Monday, brings together representatives from Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger—all members of…

NewsLink 2025- 05- 14 Fourth Edition

Gambia’s National Assembly adopts motion to investigate the sale and disposal of ex-President Yahya Jammeh’s asset •The Nigerian Senate orders redeployment of military troops to North-East region amid resurgence of Boko Haram attacks •The Guinean Government compensates Victims of September…

NewsLink 2025- 05- 14 Third Edition

•Ahead of President Barrow’s nation address tonight, Gambia’s National Assembly holds extraordinary session to address the sale of ex-President Jammeh’s assets •Two former officials of Ghana’s Infrastructure Investment Fund face criminal charges for unapproved disbursement of $2 million dollars •The…