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Benin moves to protect citizens in Gabon market row

Benin’s Foreign Ministry has unveiled measures to safeguard its nationals in Gabon’s Lambaréné province, following reports of intimidation tied to market space allocations. The announcement comes amid fresh restrictions on specific economic activities conducted by foreigners in Gabon, sparking concerns…

Gambia charges three women over deadly FGM case

Gambian police have charged three women in connection with the death of a one-month-old baby girl who was subjected to female genital mutilation (FGM), despite the practice being outlawed since 2015. One suspect, facing a possible life sentence, has been…

Liberia makes governance strides but rights abuses persist

The U.S. State Department’s 2024 human rights report says Liberia has made notable progress in governance reforms but still struggles with serious rights violations. These include arbitrary killings, torture, and restrictions on media freedom. The report, released this week, praises…

NewsLink 2025- 08- 15 First Edition

Malian government says it has foiled a coup plot involving French national Guinea’s National Front for the Defense of the Constitution urges World Bank to halt funding over rights abuses US State Department report reveals Liberia’s governance gains but rights…

NewsLink 2025- 08- 14 Fourth Edition

•ECOWAS Chair President Maada Bio in Bissau concludes one day state visit to The Gambia as part of his regional tour •Ivorian Electoral Umpire Sets Date for Legislative Elections •WTO Director Okonjo-Iweala Calls for Social Safety Nets After Meeting with…

NewsLink 2025- 08- 14 Third Edition

ECOWAS Chair President Maada Bio in Bissau as part of his West African tour Ivorian Electoral Umpire Sets Date for Legislative Elections WTO Director Okonjo-Iweala Calls for Social Safety Nets After Meeting with Nigerian President Tinubu Election Observer missions push…

NewsLink 2025-08-14 Second Edition

•Benin Opposition Party Slams 2026 Electoral Calendar, Warns Against Political Exclusion •Guinea and Mali Boost Border Cooperation to Ease Movement of People and Goods ECOWAS Authority Chair, President Maada Bio Visits The Gambia Ahead of AES Imminent Withdrawal from the…