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Ghana Hosts High-Level West Africa Security Summit

Ghana is hosting a two-day high-level consultative conference on regional cooperation and security in West Africa, bringing together ministers and security leaders from across the sub-region. The meeting is focused on building collective responses to growing security challenges, as countries…

Nigeria Senate Begins Electoral Act Reform Review

Nigeria’s Senate has begun a closed-door review of proposed amendments to the 2022 Electoral Act, reopening national debate on electoral реформ and democratic strengthening. The proposed Electoral Act Repeal and Re-enactment Bill 2026 was presented by the Chairman of the…

Nigeria Opens Bidding for 50 Oil, Gas Blocks

Nigeria has officially opened an open bidding process for 50 oil and gas blocks, following approval by President Bola Tinubu. The announcement was made by the Nigerian Upstream Regulatory Commission, marking a major step in expanding investment opportunities in the…

Benin Unites Civil Society in Anti-Corruption Drive

Benin’s High Commission for the Prevention of Corruption (HCPC) has brought together key civil society organisations to strengthen the national fight against corruption. The engagement is part of broader efforts to improve public governance and promote a culture of integrity…

Liberia Anesthetists Protest Over Pay and Recognition

Anaesthesia providers in Liberia have staged a protest in Monrovia, demanding fair pay and formal recognition for their role in the healthcare system. The dispute reached a critical point on Thursday when the professionals suspended services, citing long-standing unfair treatment…

Gambia Launches People-Centred Border Management Reform

The Gambian government has launched the second phase of its border management reform programme, marking a major step in strengthening border security and institutional accountability. The initiative is supported by Switzerland and implemented in partnership with the Geneva Centre for…

NewsLink 2026- 01- 30 First Edition

•Nigerien Transitional President Tiani blames external forces for Niamey airport incident. •Accra to host a regional conference on peace and security amid shifting global terrorism index. •Anaesthetic providers in Liberia begin nationwide over unpaid salary increments.