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NewsLink 2023- 09 – 01 Third Edition

Here in Senegalese, reactions have continued to trail the statement by the Minister of Justice Ismaila Madior Fall confirming the ineligibility status of the opposition politician and leader of the now-dissolved – Pastef party, Ousmane Sonko. The announcement technically implies…

NewsLink 2023- 08 – 31 Third Edition

Guinea-Bissau’s former Minister Foreign Affairs of is vying to take over the position of African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson from Chadian representative Moussa Faki Mahamat in 2025. The adviser on foreign policy to Guinea-Bissau’s Head of State, Umaro Sissoco Embaló,…

ENVIROSCOPE – Green Jobs and Prospects in West Africa

With the COVID-19 pandemic costing over 30 million African jobs, driving up poverty, and increasing debt pressures—challenges require a multifaceted approach more than ever. At the same time, African economies must contend with a worsening triple planetary crisis—climate change, biodiversity…

NewsLink 2023- 08 – 30 Third Edition

Elsewhere in Nigeria, citizens in riverine areas are expressing their frustration as Cameroon prepares to release water from its Lagdo Dam. They are panicking over the lack of government intervention to help them evacuate to safer grounds due to the…

NewsLink 2023- 08 – 29 Third Edition

Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has urged his cabinet members to work diligently and prioritize the development of a strong economy that will benefit the population. He made this statement during the inaugural Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Monday at…

NewsLink 2023- 08- 25 Second Edition

Still on the Nigerien crisis…President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has given approval for the return of the Islamic clerics’ delegation to Niamey for another round of dialogue with the coup leaders. President Tinubu’s consent came after a meeting with the…

NewsLink 2023- 08- 25 First Edition

Gambia’s President Adama Barrow has conferred the nation’s highest national award on a commander of the ECOWAS Mission in the country for his outstanding role. A Senegalese, Major Abdoulaye Camara of ECOMIG, was honored with the insignia of the Commander…

NewsLink 2023- 08- 24 First Edition

The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Nigeria (ICAN) has suggested potential solutions to the foreign exchange crisis, including promoting accountability and transparency in the oil sector and foreign exchange management.

NewsLink 2023- 08- 23 Second Edition

Let’s take you to The Gambia where the government has engaged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to conduct a country diagnostic study to identify vulnerabilities to corruption and poor governance. The move which authorities say is part of the governance…

NewsLink 2023- 08- 23 First Edition

Let’s take you to The Gambia where the government has engaged the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to conduct a country diagnostic study to identify vulnerabilities to corruption and poor governance. The move which authorities say is part of the governance…