A suspected outbreak of African Swine Fever (ASF) has been reported in Savannah and Eastern Regions of Ghana, with samples from affected pigs sent to the laboratory for confirmation. The Ghana Health Service (GHS) stated that it is closely monitoring the situation after pig farmers reported several livestock deaths over the past two weeks. ASF…
The Alliance of Sahel States (AES), a recently established pact comprising three junta-led states – Mali, Niger Republic, and Burkina Faso – has imposed a 0.5 per cent import duty on goods from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member nations. In a joint statement last week, the AES said it aims to…
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Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has called for solidarity, unity, and national cohesion after participating in the Korité prayer, marking the end of Ramadan. In his message, he reaffirmed his commitment to serving Senegal with loyalty, rigor, and humility to meet the legitimate expectations of the people. Faye also praised religious and traditional leaders, particularly…
Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno has urged national unity and a crackdown on corruption, emphasizing the need for a new Chad free from ideological divisions. In his Eid al-Fitr message on Monday, he addressed the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, stressing the importance of integrity, justice, and republican values. The president warned against corruption,…
