Laurent Gbagbo Advocates for Inclusive Dialogue in Preparation for Côte d’Ivoire’s 2025 Presidential Election

Former Ivorian President Laurent Gbagbo has urged the government to engage in discussions with all stakeholders ahead of the October 2025 presidential election to ensure a fair and peaceful vote. Speaking at a weekend rally in Marcory, Abidjan, Gbagbo, leader of the opposition party PPA-CI, emphasized the importance of freedom of expression in a democratic…

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Ghana’s National Security Uncovers Large Cache of Cash and Suspected Gold Bars

Ghana’s National Security has uncovered a massive cache of U.S. dollars and Ghana Cedis hidden inside twelve 20-foot shipping containers during a high-profile operation. The raid, conducted at a warehouse, also led to the discovery of suspected gold bars, raising serious concerns about illicit financial activities. Authorities have yet to disclose the total amount of…

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Gambian Authorities Break Up Major Cannabis Trafficking Ring and Confiscate Weapons

Gambian law enforcement agencies have dismantled a major cannabis cultivation and trafficking network in the country’s west, seizing over 200 packets of cannabis and three undeclared firearms. The Drug Law Enforcement Agency of Gambia (DLEAG), in collaboration with the Police Intervention Unit (PIU), carried out the operation at dawn on Saturday in Nyangbolong village, West…

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Senegal and Mauritania Enhance Naval Collaboration to Address Maritime Challenges

Senegal and Mauritania are strengthening their operational cooperation to address maritime challenges more effectively.Both countries conducted their second joint maritime patrol, named “MUSTARAKA,” on 7–8 February to monitor the territorial waters shared between the two neighbouring nations. The Senegalese Navy stated that the objective of these joint patrols is to tackle common maritime threats, with…

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