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Ghana and Burkina Faso sign defence pact to protect trade corridor

Ghana and Burkina Faso have signed a new defence pact to protect cross-border trade routes, introducing military escorts, intelligence sharing and coordinated security operations along the strategic Tema-Ouagadougou corridor.

Mali unveils 218-point justice reform plan after years of public distrust

Mali has unveiled a 218-point justice reform plan aimed at restoring public confidence in the courts, improving access to legal services, strengthening accountability and modernising the judiciary.

High-Stakes Guinea-Bissau Mediation Mission Begins as Senegal Presents ECOWAS Mandate

Senegal has launched a Guinea-Bissau mediation mission under an ECOWAS mandate, seeking to support dialogue and a return to constitutional governance ahead of planned elections and a referendum.

ECOWAS Cybersecurity Training Certifies 38 Auditors

ECOWAS cybersecurity training has certified 38 professionals as SIM3 auditors in Lomé, strengthening West Africa's cyber resilience as cyberattack losses continue to rise across the continent.

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Abeïbara Strike: Mali Claims 50 Fighters Killed in Kidal Operation

Mali's military says an Abeïbara strike killed at least 50 fighters in Kidal. Independent confirmation remains absent as analysts question casualty claims and the wider security situation.

CBN to Force Banks to Honour Domiciliary Account Withdrawals

The Central Bank of Nigeria is preparing measures to compel banks to honour domiciliary account withdrawals after complaints from customers who say they are being denied access to their foreign currency funds despite meeting account requirements.

Senegal Doctors Strike Begins As Diphtheria Outbreak Grows

A three-day Senegal doctors strike has begun nationwide, restricting public hospitals to emergency services only. The walkout comes as a diphtheria outbreak spreads across Senegal, with more than 100 confirmed cases and 11 deaths reported across 12 regions.

Kubwa Gas Explosion: Car Rams Into Station, 9 Shops And Police Post Razed

The Kubwa gas explosion destroyed nine shops and a police traffic post after a car crashed into a gas station near Liberty Junction in Abuja. The driver and a child survived as emergency responders battled the blaze.
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