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Nigeria Lawmakers Oppose Police Recall Over Security Fears

Nigeria’s Senate is pushing back against the withdrawal of police protection officers assigned to lawmakers, raising concerns that the decision exposes them to heightened security risks. The protest follows a directive issued by President Bola Tinubu ordering the redeployment of…

Guinea Ends Teachers’ Strike Amid Ongoing Tensions

The Education Union in Guinea has suspended the nationwide teachers’ strike that has disrupted schools since December 1, 2025. The decision follows days of heightened tension and growing public pressure over the impact on the country’s education system. Government officials…

Liberia Workers Protest Missing Funds At News Agency

Concerned workers of the Liberia News Agency (LINA) have petitioned the National Assembly and key oversight bodies over what they describe as the agency’s deteriorating state. Their petition comes amid growing unease about stalled operations and financial irregularities affecting the…

Mali Fighters Lay Down Arms in Kidal Region

Ten members of the Azawad Liberation Front have formally surrendered their weapons in Mali’s northern Kidal region, marking a renewed push toward peace in the conflict-affected area. Their decision falls under the Disarmament, Demobilization, Reintegration, and Integration (DDR-I) framework currently…

Niger Civil Society Raises Alarms Over Rights Decline

Human rights concerns are deepening in Niger as citizens and civil society groups warn of a steady deterioration in fundamental freedoms across the country. The alarm was raised during the commemoration of the 77th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of…

Senegambia Communities Unite Against Rising Digital Violence

Rural communities in Senegal and The Gambia are joining forces to confront the growing challenge of digital violence, which increasingly targets women and young girls. The threat—ranging from online harassment to the non-consensual sharing of personal content—has quietly spread across…

Ghana Deports Israelis After Reciprocal Travel Dispute

Ghana has deported three Israeli nationals in a reciprocal move after what it describes as the unfair treatment and subsequent deportation of three Ghanaian travelers from Israel. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the decision followed reports that the Ghanaians…