Ghana’s Opposition Party Criticizes Special Prosecutor for Labeling Ex-Finance Minister as a Fugitive

Ghana’s main opposition party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has strongly criticized the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) for declaring former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta a fugitive. Speaking at a press conference in Accra, NPP National Organizer Henry Nana Boakye condemned the move, calling it “unreasonable and unjustified”, and labeled it a “national embarrassment”….

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Ivorian Government Forms Task Force to Tackle Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing

The Ivorian government has announced the creation of the Financial Surveillance Group (GSF) to enhance efforts in combating money laundering, terrorism financing, and the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. The decision was revealed by the government spokesperson following a Council of Ministers meeting, highlighting the country’s commitment to strengthening financial security and regulatory oversight….

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Mali Initiates DDR-1 Program to Reintegration of Former Combatants into the Military

The Malian transitional government has officially launched the Disarmament, Demobilization, and Reintegration (DDR-1) program, aiming to integrate 3,000 former combatants into the national armed forces. The initiative targets armed groups allied with the military, as part of efforts to strengthen security and stability. However, former rebels from the Azawad Liberation Front (FLA) are excluded from…

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