Guinea’s transitional president, General Mamadi Doumbouya, has granted a presidential pardon to former military leader Moussa Dadis Camara, less than a year after his conviction for crimes against humanity. The decision, announced on Friday, comes just nine months after Camara was sentenced to 20 years in prison for his role in the September 28, 2009,…
Ghana’s Parliament has approved a GH¢4 billion budget for the Ministry of Local Government, Chieftaincy, and Religious Affairs for the 2025 fiscal year. The funds will cover allowances for assembly members and traditional authorities, as well as support various programs and projects under the Ministry. The budget also includes plans to establish a National Prayer…
Ghana’s President John Mahama visited Nigeria on Thursday to hold discussions with President Bola Tinubu in Abuja, following his recent meetings with the leaders of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso. Mahama emphasized the importance of strengthening ECOWAS and enhancing economic integration, particularly in light of security threats facing the sub-region. His talks with Tinubu also…
Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Rwandan President Paul Kagame have discussed bilateral cooperation and efforts to promote peace in Africa, with a focus on the ongoing crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Kagame highlighted the discussions on the progress of the peace process led by the East African Community (EAC) and the…
A terrorist attack near Cameroon’s border with Nigeria has resulted in the deaths of twelve Cameroonian soldiers, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defense. The heavily armed jihadist militants targeted a position belonging to Sector III of the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) of the Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC) on Wednesday. The…
