West-Africa
Nigerian Police Deny Reports of Armed Bandit Invasion in Lagos
In response to alarming reports of armed bandits allegedly attacking various communities with a specific focus on school children, police in Lagos…
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Anti-Immigrant Violence in South Africa Results in Multiple Fatalities
The government of Mozambique has reported that five of its citizens lost their lives in a series of “xenophobic attacks.” In the…
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Guineans Protest ‘Electoral Farce’ Amid Low Voter Turnout
Guinea has taken a significant step towards re-establishing its constitutional framework, as legislative and municipal elections unfolded in the country following the…
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Barrow Appoints New Gambian Army Chief Following Abuse Allegations
In a significant leadership shift, President Adama Barrow has named Major General Ousman Gomez as the Acting Chief of Defence Staff of…
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Former Nigeria Military Chief and Wife Abducted in Katsina
In a troubling incident that underscores the escalating insecurity in Nigeria, retired Major General Rabe Abubakar and his wife have fallen victim…
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Missing Outspoken Critic of Mali’s Junta Remains Unfound
In a shocking incident that has raised alarm across Mali, prominent lawyer and government critic Mountaga Tall was abducted from his home…
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Burkina Faso Suspends Major Student Union Amid Junta Criticism
Amid escalating tensions in Burkina Faso, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has issued a stark warning against the suppression of student voices, emphasizing…
East-Africa
Neglected Tropical Diseases Recognized as a Human Rights Issue
Despite significant advancements, neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) continue to fly under the radar of global health initiatives. To date, 61 nations have…
West-Africa
Thousands of Fulani Militants Contribute to Nigeria’s Security Crisis, Report Says
In a troubling revelation, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) has reported that around 30,000 armed Fulani militants are…
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Republic of Congo and Togo Implement Visa-Free Entry for African Nationals
In a groundbreaking move for regional connectivity, the Republic of Congo has declared that, starting January 1, 2027, all African citizens will…
West-Africa
Ousted Senegal PM Ousmane Sonko Elected as New Parliamentary Speaker
In a surprising turn of events, Senegal’s Parliament has appointed Ousmane Sonko as Speaker, just a few days following his dismissal from…
