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NewsLink 2025- 03- 20 First Edition

•ECOWAS Court condemns Guinean government’s crackdown on 2019/2020 protesters against the third term bid of Alpha Condé •CSOs in The Gambia call for reinstatement of Clause 14 Election Bill 2021 • And, hunger deepens at Nigeria’s Al Miskin IDP Camp…

180 Nigerians repatriated from Niger amid diplomatic tensions

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has received 180 Nigerians repatriated from Niger Republic, arriving in Kano on Tuesday. Facilitated by the International Organization for Migration (IOM), the returnees included men, women, and children, some requiring medical attention for malaria…

ECOWAS summit in Abidjan tackles illegal fishing

Regional leaders and experts have gathered in Abidjan for an ECOWAS summit focused on combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing. The summit aims to enhance cooperation among member states to protect fisheries resources and ensure sustainable exploitation. Ministers, international…

Liberian CSO critiques 55th Legislature, urges reforms

Naymote Partners for Democratic Development has released a critical assessment of Liberia’s 55th Legislature, highlighting concerns over transparency, accountability, and legislative efficiency. The report points to lapses in oversight, slow policy implementation, and weak responsiveness to public concerns. It calls…

Liberia’s anti-corruption body makes progress despite challenges

The Liberia Anti-Corruption Commission (LACC) has reported significant progress in its corruption investigations for 2024. The latest report details completed cases and underscores the Commission’s commitment to combating corruption, despite persistent challenges. A key issue remains the judiciary’s limited capacity…

NewsLink 2025- 03- 19 Third Edition

Experts are urging African leaders to adopt policies on utilizing the continent’s natural resources amid Donald Trump’s aid cut on Africa. Protest intensifies in Benin following the death of a trader Reactions trail the achievement of Senegal’s first bone marrow…