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NewsLink 2023- 05- 03 Second Edition

Let’s begin the bulletin in Burkina Faso, where experts suggest that the recent signing of twenty-two cooperation agreements between the Burkinabe government and Guinea could be a step taken to protect Burkina Faso’s administration from potential sanctions by ECOWAS. The…

NewsLink 2023- 05- 03 First Edition

The release of the 2023 World Press Freedom Index has shed light on the state of journalism in 180 countries and territories, coinciding with the celebration of World Press Freedom Day. The report indicates that 31 countries have a “very…

NewsLink 2023- 05- 02 Second Edition

The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has recently put into effect a series of new and revised taxes, which were introduced in the 2023 Budget and became effective from May 1st. These taxes are expected to have a considerable impact on…

NewsLink 2023- 05- 02 First Edition

Burkina Faso and Guinea have signed 22 cooperation agreements in various fields and sectors, in an effort to strengthen their bilateral ties and cooperation. The agreements were finalized during a meeting attended by officials from both countries, including the Burkinabè…

NewsLink 2023- 05- 01 Second Edition

We cross over to The Gambia, where candidates of the ruling National People’s Party NPP have expressed optimism of victory after filing their nomination papers for the upcoming mayoral and chairmanship elections. The NPP, led by President Barrow, has submitted…

NewsLink 2023- 05- 01 First Edition

In Senegal, President Macky Sall’s call for dialogue with the opposition political parties made almost a month ago is yet to yield any results. The opposition is divided on the call for dialogue, with some political parties in support of…

NewsLink 2023- 04- 28 First Edition

Nigeria’s President, Muhammadu Buhari, said his administration has achieved its goal of neutralizing terrorism and other crimes in the country as promised, as he prepares to leave office on May 29. Speaking at a historic Trooping and Presentation of Colours…

NewsLink 2023- 04- 27 Third Edition

Six months after a series of demonstrations in the country, the World Organization against Torture (OMCT) and the Chadian Human Rights League (LTDH) released an investigative report revealing the grave human rights violations that occurred during the protests. The report…

NewsLink 2023- 04- 26 Third Edition

The Burkinabe government has signed contracts for the sale of two mining assets, for the industrial exploration of the manganese of Tambao. The contracts sighed with Turkish company AFRO TURK will allow the industrial exploration of the large gold mine…

NewsLink 2023- 04- 25 Third Edition

Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara, on Tuesday, announced a moderate economic growth projection of 7.2% and a decline in inflation to 3.5%. Presenting the state of the nation to Parliament, President Ouattara said despite the difficult global economic context, the Ivorian…

NewsLink 2023- 04- 24 Third Edition

The Tunisian coast guard announced on Monday that it had discovered the remains of 31 African migrants who drowned while attempting to cross the Mediterranean Sea to Italy. The bodies were found off the coasts of Sfax, Kerkennah, and Mahdia,…