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June 29, 2025

EU and partners launch support project for IDPs in Benue

In Nigeria, the European Union, UNICEF, and the International Labour Organization have jointly launched the Supporting Sustainable Social Protection System (SUSI) project. The initiative was rolled out in Makurdi, Benue State, a region heavily impacted by displacement and humanitarian needs.…

Senegal’s Parliament adopts key internal reforms

In Senegal, lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved a bill amending the internal regulations of the National Assembly. The vote took place on Friday in Dakar ahead of Saturday’s plenary session to review the 2025 amending finance law. The updated rules introduce…

Women MPs say no to lip service on equality law

Ghana’s female parliamentarians are demanding real action on gender equality following Vice President Prof. Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang’s call to use their influence for transformative change. Speaking to the women’s caucus in Parliament, the Vice President pledged continued dialogue to shape…

Minority urges Mahama to address CJ suspension concerns

Ghana’s Minority in Parliament is demanding that President John Mahama and Attorney General Dr. Dominic Ayine respond publicly to allegations raised by suspended Chief Justice Gertrude Torkornoo. Speaking on Wednesday, Justice Torkornoo described the inquiry into her possible dismissal as…

Burkina Faso backs Niger’s CCR at inaugural session

Burkina Faso has expressed strong support for Niger’s transitional process as a parliamentary delegation joined the launch of Niger’s Consultative Council for Refoundation (CCR). Led by Dr. Ousmane Bougouma, President of Burkina Faso’s Transitional Legislative Assembly, the delegation arrived in…