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Nigeria ratifies AfCFTA, deposits instrument with AU

At long last. Nigeria on Sunday confirmed that the country's instrument of ratification for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has been deposited with the African Union (AU), legal depositary of all instruments of ratification. Nigeria deposited the instrument…

Cameroon lawyers continue indefinite strike

An indefinite strike by lawyers in Cameroon is continuing. The lawyers declared the strike on Monday to protest what they call government interference in their profession.   The stop work action, which follows a five-day strike last week that got…

WHO Africa launches ‘Infodemic Response Alliance’

The World health organization WHO Africa regional office has announced the launch of the Africa’ infodemic response alliance IRA – an alliance that brings together health professional and relevant stakeholders from across the continent. WHO’ regional director for Africa, Dr…

Cameroon first ever regional elections

Cameroon conducted regional elections on Sunday with residents voting for the first time for members of the country’s upper House of legislature. Local representatives voted to appoint councils in all 10 regions made up of delegates and traditional rulers. It…