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- 1Deported from US to Liberia under Trump policy●'I didn't know Liberia existed' - deported to Africa by Trump
A migrant deported from the United States to Liberia under the Trump administration's expanded removal policy says they had no prior knowledge of the West African country, in an interview with Channel 4 News. The remark has drawn attention to the practice of sending deportees to countries where they have no roots, fuelling debate over the ethics and legality of third-country removals.
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Nigeria's coastal communities face growing threats from rising sea levels, with erosion, flooding and saltwater intrusion putting homes and livelihoods at risk in low-lying areas, including parts of the Niger Delta and Lagos coastline. The report highlights the human cost of climate change in West Africa and the pressure on authorities to protect vulnerable populations.
- 3Europe's most wanted drug lord built cocaine empire in Sierra Leone●Один із найбільш розшукуваних наркоторговців Європи перетворив Сьєрра-Леоне на базу своєї кокаїнової імперії, — The Econ
The Economist reports that Jos Leijdekkers, one of Europe's most wanted drug traffickers, turned Sierra Leone into a base for his cocaine empire. According to the investigation, the Dutchman arrived in the country posing as a Turkish investor, building connections with government and security officials. The revelations are drawing attention to drug networks' growing foothold in West Africa and local authorities' alleged complicity.
- 4Over $2.5 Billion Committed to West Africa's Industrial Growth▼Africa : Over USD 2.5 billion to finance West Africa’s industrial growth
More than USD 2.5 billion has been earmarked to finance industrial development in West Africa. The funding, reported by regional broadcaster Africa24 TV, is aimed at supporting the region's industrialisation drive. Details on the contributors and specific projects have not yet been made public, but the announcement is drawing attention across African business and policy circles.
- 5Amazon considers Ghana for Africa broadband expansion●Amazon considers Ghana for broadband expansion in Africa — MyJoyOnline
Amazon is weighing Ghana as a location for expanding broadband internet access across Africa, according to MyJoyOnline. The potential move would bring improved connectivity to the West African nation and could signal broader investment in the continent's digital infrastructure, drawing attention from people following Africa's tech and telecoms developments.
- 6Nigeria's Border Demarcation Needs More Funding, NBC Says▼More Funding Needed to Complete Nigeria’s International Border Demarcation, NBC Says
The Nigeria Boundary Commission says additional funding is required to complete the demarcation of Nigeria's international borders. The agency stressed that without further budgetary support, efforts to clearly delineate the country's boundaries with neighbouring states cannot be concluded. Border demarcation has long been a slow-moving project tied to regional security, cross-border trade and territorial disputes, making calls for renewed investment notable.