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NewsLink 2025- 03- 24 First Edition

•One year under President Bassirou Diomaye Faye – Analyst Mamadou Sy Albert weighs in on progress and challenges. •The Gambia Immigration Department arrests over 70 West African migrants heading to Europe. •The International community expresses support for Niger as it…

Staying Safe from Tuberculosis

As the world commemorates TB day, Africa has recorded the steepest decline globally in tuberculosis (TB) deaths since 2015, despite falling short of key milestones to significantly lower the burden of the disease and end its toll on health and…

Jihadist attack in Mali kills two forestry officers

Two Water and Forestry officers were killed on Friday in a jihadist attack in Diangounté Camara, Kayes region, raising fears of escalating violence in southwest Mali. Armed men stormed the administrative post, causing significant material damage before fleeing toward the…

Nigeria frees 4,000 inmates, saves ₦1 billion in costs

Nigeria’s Federal Government has released over 4,000 prisoners jailed for minor offences, aiming to ease overcrowding in correctional facilities. Minister of the Interior, Dr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, announced the move at a ministerial briefing, revealing that it has saved the government…