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NewsLink 2023- 11- 13 First Edition

Malian Army resumes counter-offensive operation against former rebels in Kidal after a deadly fight on Saturday. Political campaigning activities in Liberia end ahead of the November 14 rerun between incumbent George Weah and opposition leader Joseph Boakai. Massive protests rock…

NewsLink 2023- 11- 09 Third Edition

Senegalese President Macky Sall calls for swift implementation of measures to curtail irregular migration. The Guinean military government announces a 54,000 euro bounty on Colonel Pivi, an escapee from the Conakry prison break. Authorities in Mali say its Army position…

NewsLink 2023- 11- 07 Third Edition

The Malian continues an aerial offensive against former rebels in Kidal to reclaim the MINUSMA base. Togo agrees to mediate between Niger and the international community as ECOWAS economic sanctions weigh in on Nigeriens. Several Civil Society organisations from across…

NewsLink 2023- 11- 07 Second Edition

ECOWAS Court of Justice Reviews Appeal for Release of Ousted President Nigerien Mohamed Bazoum and Family Togo agrees to mediate between Niger and the international community Opposition politician Obi criticizes Nigeria’s Supreme Court ruling confirming Tinubu election win National Strike…

NewsLink 2023- 11- 06 Third Edition

Captian Traore of Burkina Faso defends his government’s deployment of rights activists and journalists to the battlefield despite widespread condemnation. Guinea’s Strongman Doumbouya disbars several dozen uniform personnel in the aftermath of Saturday’s prison break. Nouakchott hosts representatives of more…

NewsLink 2023- 11- 06 Second Edition

CSOs in Burkina Faso express concern over the deployment of government critics to the battlefield. The Guinean government urges calm as security operatives track down an escapee from the weekend’s prison break. Nouakchott hosts representatives of more than twenty African…

NewsLink 2023- 11- 06 First Edition

CSOs in Burkina Faso express concern over the deployment of government critics to the battlefield. The Guinean government urges calm as security operatives track down an escapee from the weekend’s prison break. And Ghana’s Vice President Bawumia faces political fog…

DISCOVERY – The Gambia’s George Town

This edition of Discovery takes us to The Gambia. Recently, the Gambian government plans to commemorate the 200-year existence of George Town, now known as Janjan-bureh, a settlement boasting significant cultural heritage. Well if you haven’t been there, George Town…

NewsLink 2023- 11- 03 Second Edition

Mali’s Transitional Government Expresses Concern over Minusma Withdrawal Asserting Control Over National Territory Gambia’s Opposition Walks Out of National Assembly in Protest Against Former President’s Bill. Ghana’s Parliament calls for Immediate Allocation of Funds for Reopening Renal Unit at Korle…

NewsLink 2023- 11- 02 Second Edition

Several Civil Society Organizations converge in Conakry to review the transition process of the four coup states. Gambian Lawmakers adopt a bill on the creation of a commission for the repatriation of victims of rights abuses. Meanwhile, Ghana’s parliament summons…

NewsLink 2023- 11- 01 Second Edition

The Malian transitional authority accuses MINUSMA of violating UN resolution 2690 as ex-rebels take control of bases. The Gambia’s High Court hands ring leader of the December 2022 failed coup attempt a 12-year jail term for treason. Senegalese Electoral Commission…