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NewsLink 2026- 01- 26 First Edition

Togo honours fallen soldiers and reaffirms resolve to fight terrorism Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo retained as head of PPA-CI after party congress in Côte d’Ivoire And Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko begins two-day visit to Morocco as the two…

Africa CDC Declares Mpox No Longer Regional Emergency

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced that mpox is no longer considered a regional public health emergency in Africa. Director General Jean Kaseya noted that while mpox remains endemic in certain areas, the crisis…

Nigeria Mourns Deadly Bandit Attack in Niger State

Residents of Wawa community in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State are in mourning following a deadly bandit attack that has left at least six people dead. The tragic incident has sent shockwaves through the community, deepening fears over…

Mali Moves to Enforce Discipline in Universities

Malian authorities are tightening enforcement of existing regulations in public universities after raising concerns over rising cases of staff abandonment. The Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research has warned that increasing numbers of lecturers and researchers are failing to…

Senegal Sonko Heads to Rabat for Key Talks

Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko is expected in Rabat on Monday, January 26, for high-level meetings within the framework of the Grand Joint Commission between Senegal and Morocco. The commission sessions, scheduled for January 26 and 27, will focus on…

Niger Sets Retirement Age at 62 for Auxiliary Staff

The Nigerien government has announced a new reform aligning the retirement age of auxiliary staff in public administration with that of civil servants. Following a decision by the Council of Ministers, auxiliary workers will now retire at 62 years, ending…

Niger Freezes Electricity Tariffs for 2026

The Nigerien government has announced the extension of current electricity tariffs for consumers of the national power company, NIGELEC, for the entire 2026 fiscal year. The decision takes effect from January 1, 2026, following the adoption of a draft decree…