West-Africa
Nigeria sentences three to life in prison over Oyo school abductions
A Nigerian court has handed life sentences to three men over terrorism offences connected to the abduction of dozens of pupils and…
Topic
Legal and Judicial Affairs
West-Africa
HRW Says Niger’s Junta Deepens Repression Three Years On
Three years after Niger’s military seized power, Human Rights Watch (HRW) is urging the country’s international partners to reengage as the junta…
Southern-Africa
Ramaphosa’s Testimony Divides South Africa’s Impeachment Committee
President Cyril Ramaphosa’s potential testimony has become a major flashpoint in Parliament’s impeachment proceedings, exposing divisions between Government of National Unity coalition…
Central-Africa
DR Congo Opposition Delays Protest Over National Dialogue
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s leading opposition coalition, C64, has delayed a planned protest after President Félix Tshisekedi said a national dialogue…
West-Africa
Human Rights Watch Warns Nigeria’s Boko Haram Trials Are Flawed, Ineffective
Hundreds of terrorism suspects have faced Nigerian courts in recent months, but Human Rights Watch (HRW) says authorities must ensure every case…
West-Africa
Liberia Seizes Cocaine Worth Over $300 Million in Record Bust
Security forces have uncovered more than $300 million worth of cocaine at a private residence outside Monrovia, marking what officials describe as…
West-Africa
Nigerian Officers Arrested Over Alleged Extortion of Anti-Graft Chief
Four Nigerian police officers face disciplinary proceedings over allegations that they used an unauthorized checkpoint in Abuja to extort motorists, including the…
West-Africa
Ghana Opposition Slams 20-Year Sentence for Illegal Mining
Ghana’s opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has denounced the 20-year prison sentence handed to its Ashanti regional chairman, Bernard Antwi Boasiako, widely…
Central-Africa
Gabon Strengthens Ties With Paris Despite Regional Backlash
Gabon’s President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema has opened a three-day visit to France, underscoring Libreville’s enduring relationship with Paris at a time…
East-Africa
Could Mnangagwa’s Presidency Be Extended to 2037?
ZANU-PF’s Harare Province is pushing for President Emmerson Mnangagwa to lead the ruling party until 2037, days after he signed the Constitution…
West-Africa
Nigeria Sentences Ansaru Terror Group Leaders to Life in Prison
Two senior Ansaru figures will spend life in prison after admitting to 32 terrorism-related offences at Nigeria’s Federal High Court in Abuja.…
