Escalating Franco-Mali tensions: France halts counterterrorism aid and expels diplomats after the arrest of envoy Yann Vezilier on coup charges, as Mali turns to Russia amid a surging Islamist insurgency threatening regional supply lines.
The controversial dismissal of Auditor General Momodou Ceesay sparked protests and arrests of activists including Kemo Fatty and Alieu Bah on September 15, 2025, highlighting tensions over government accountability and independence of oversight institutions.
The EFSCRJ demands a probe into allegations of corruption and conflict of interest in a Gambia government venture involving President Barrow’s nephew, as exposed by The Republic, highlighting systemic governance failures.
NNPC Ltd. collaborates with African Energy Week in Cape Town (September 29–October 3, 2025) to boost Nigeria’s energy sector, advancing the African Atlantic Gas Pipeline, securing crude oil supply deals with Dangote Refinery, and targeting $60 billion in investments by 2030 for upstream and sustainable energy growth.
The Afreximbank Compliance Forum (ACF2025) in Kigali, Rwanda, from November 12–14, 2025, co-hosted with the National Bank of Rwanda, will explore AI-driven solutions for trade compliance, fraud detection, and combating financial crime, featuring keynote speakers Dr. George Elombi and Hon. Soraya M. Hakuziyaremye.
