Exam Fraud: Who’s at Fault? St. Augustine’s Vice Principal Speaks
After some 600 students’ results were withheld due to suspicion of being involved in exam malpractice, an Askanwi journalist had gained access to a WhatsApp group where suspected exam results were being shared. To ascertain who’s leaking the results, our reporter interviewed school officials and revealed that only 28 students were suspected of the same infringement last year, hinting at a rising problem. More in this feature report.
West African Countries Declare French Troops Personae non-gratae
Over the past weeks, Senegal, Ivory Coast, and Chad have started ordering French troops to leave their countries. This is an addition to other West African nations that have called for the departure of French troops from their territories, signalling a broader shift in the region's approach to sovereignty, security, and foreign influence. More in the report.
What Next for Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso After ECOWAS Exit?
The three West African countries of Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso have broken away from ECOWAS after military leaders took over via coups and started a new Coalition of Alliance of Sahel States, marking a new chapter for African States in West Africa. More in the report.
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