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NewsLink 2025- 05- 16 Second Edition

•French military Continues its Withdrawal from Senegal; hands Over Housing Facilities at Dakar Port •The Government of Togo faces widespread criticism for increasing electricity tariffs amid rising cost of living in the country. •Gambian Navy intercepts several migrants on board…

Gambian Navy intercepts migrant boat lost at sea

The Gambian Navy has intercepted a wooden boat carrying over 100 suspected irregular migrants, including two minors, attempting to reach Mauritania. The vessel, which departed from Bunyadu on May 12, got lost and drifted back into Gambian waters before being…

Over 53,000 students sit 2025 WASSCE in Liberia

In Liberia, over 53,000 senior secondary students have begun writing the 2025 West African Senior School Certificate Examination (WASSCE). The nationwide exercise marks a major milestone in the academic journey of thousands of young Liberians. WASSCE results play a critical…

Ghana, Africa CDC sign deal to fight epidemics

Ghana has signed a major agreement with the Africa CDC to strengthen epidemic preparedness and response efforts across West Africa. The MoU focuses on data sharing, cross-border surveillance, and building regional capacity to tackle health emergencies more effectively. President John…

Deadly clashes in Chad leave over 30 people dead

Chad is reeling from fresh violence after deadly clashes erupted in the village of Mandakao, in the Logone Occidental province. Authorities report that more than 30 people were killed, with several others seriously injured in the unrest. A government delegation…

GIABA opens anti-money laundering summit in Dakar

The Intergovernmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa (GIABA) has kicked off its 43rd plenary session in Dakar, Senegal. The summit brings together representatives from member states to evaluate regional efforts and strengthen technical measures against money laundering…

NewsLink 2025- 05- 16 First Edition

•French military Continues its Withdrawal from Senegal; hands Over Housing Facilities at Dakar Port •The Government of Togo faces widespread criticism for increasing electricity tariffs amid rising cost of living in the country. •And, Gambian Navy intercepts several migrants on…