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Senegal to end French military presence by 2025

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has announced the withdrawal of all foreign military forces, including French troops, by 2025. The decision marks a significant shift in Senegal’s defense policy and follows the president’s earlier declaration in November about closing French…

Mauritanian opposition rejects bill on political party regulation

In Mauritania, opposition parties have denounced a government-backed bill aimed at restructuring the political landscape and strengthening democracy. Critics allege the legislation seeks to centralize control, suppress new political formations, and stifle opposition. The bill, adopted by the Council of…

Ghana: NDC candidate declared winner of Dome Kwabenya seat

Ghana’s Electoral Commission has declared Faustina Akurugu Elikplim, the National Democratic Congress (NDC) candidate, as the Member of Parliament-elect for Dome Kwabenya. This announcement concludes weeks of disputes surrounding the constituency’s election results. The decision follows the EC’s reversal of…

NewsLink 2025- 01- 01 First Edition

Policy Analysts and Citizens caution against the surging population as Nigeria hits the 237 million mark in 2025. • The Burkinabe Transitional government mobilises 147 billion CFA Francs from voluntary contributions to combat insecurity. • And, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye…

NewsLink 2024- 12- 31 Third Edition

•The Burkinabe Transitional Legislative Assembly adopts An Amnesty for persons involved in the 2015 coup. •A Court in Bamako sentences Issa Kaou Djim former vice-president of the National Transitional Council to two years in prison for insulting a foreign head…

NewsLink 2024- 12- 31 Second Edition

Senegal’s extractive industry generates over $600 million in 2023, representing a 39% increase since 2022, according to the latest EITI report. The Gambia’s major opposition leader Darboe calls for opposition unity amid over a thousand defect A former vice-president of…