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Senegal: New Survey Finds One-Third Of Women Face Violence

Senegal’s National Agency for Statistics and Demography has released its first major survey on violence against women — and the findings are troubling. According to the report, one-third of Senegalese women experienced physical, sexual, psychological, or economic violence between December…

Niger: UJPLA Condemns Arrest of Journalists

In Niger, the recent arrest of several journalists — including three placed in custody — is drawing growing criticism. The Union of Journalists for a Free African Press (UJPLA) has strongly condemned the detentions, describing them as a clear restriction…

Togo: National Municipalities Day Opens in Lomé

Togo has opened the 2025 edition of National Municipalities Day in the capital, Lomé. The two-day event is organized by the Federation of Municipalities of Togo in collaboration with its development partners. This year’s gathering brings together key actors in…

Liberia: Reflections on National Thanksgiving Day

Liberians across the country on Thursday, November 6, 2025, observed National Thanksgiving Day, a moment dedicated to reflection, gratitude, and unity. The celebration followed a proclamation issued by President Joseph Boakai, calling on Liberians, foreign residents, and religious leaders —…