Opposition parties insist he’s plotting to be President-for-life; Touadera vs 6 opponents battle in CAR
Six presidential candidates will face off against the Central African Republic's incumbent leader Faustin Archange Touadera on Saturday (December 27, 2025). The opposition has accused Touadera, first elected in 2016,…
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Nearly two years after Haiti urgently requested assistance to address a surge in gang violence, the arrival of hundreds of Kenyan police officers has elicited mixed reactions from the Haitian…
ATJLF commits $2.68M to human rights in Nigeria and West Africa
The Africa Transitional Justice Legacy Fund (ATJLF) has announced a commitment of $2.68 million in support for civil society organizations (CSOs) and other sub-grants and human rights legacy projects across…
Kenyan President Ruto withdraws Finance Bill amid deadly protests
Kenyan President William Ruto announced on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, that he will not sign into law a controversial finance bill proposing new taxes, a decision that comes a day…
Haiti welcomes Kenyan Police intervention to combat gang violence
Anticipation is mingling with fear across Haiti as the country welcomes its fourth major foreign intervention to combat the pervasive gang violence choking the Caribbean nation. On Wednesday morning, (June…
ICC finds al-Qaida leader guilty of Mali atrocities
The International Criminal Court on Wednesday 26 June, 2024 convicted an al-Qaida-linked extremist leader of war crimes and crimes against humanity in Mali, particularly for abusing prisoners as the de…
USAfrica: Should Nigerians emulate Kenyans? By Chudi Okoye
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Unrest in Kenya as President Ruto faces backlash over finance bill
Kenya's President William Ruto, who came to power by appealing to the common people and describing himself as a "hustler," is now facing severe backlash. Tuesday's deadly chaos in Nairobi…
Court orders forfeiture of $1.4 million linked to Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele
The Federal High Court in Lagos has ordered the final forfeiture of $1,426,175.14 linked to Godwin Emefiele, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The ruling, delivered…
Kenyan President Ruto condemns protests as “Treasonous”, deploys Military
Kenyan President William Ruto has described the escalating nationwide protests against a controversial finance bill as "treasonous". The protests, led by youth, have turned violent, with protesters forcing their way…
Kanu appeals Justice Nyako’s ruling on his objection to court’s jurisdiction
The leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, has appealed the June 19 ruling of the Federal High Court in Abuja, presided over by Justice Binta…
Niger: Terrorist attack in Tassia results in 21 casualties
A coalition of terrorist armed groups attacked security forces near the village of Tassia, resulting in "21 martyrs including one civilian" and nine injured, the Ministry of Defense announced in…
U.S. withdrawal from Niger complicates West African insurgency monitoring
As the U.S. military concludes the removal of its remaining equipment and counter-terrorism personnel from Niger, American officials caution that monitoring the escalating insurgencies in West Africa is becoming increasingly…
Niger revokes Orano’s Uranium Mine license
Niger’s military government has revoked the operating license of French nuclear fuel producer Orano at one of the world’s largest uranium mines, the company announced on Thursday, June 20, 2023.…
French court sides with Douala Port in Bolloré dispute
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Excessive taxation on pure water traders: Committee chairman advocates for reform
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