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Togo blames diaspora activists, launches legal crackdown

The Togolese government has accused diaspora-based influencers and activists of inciting recent nationwide protests, saying their actions amount to disinformation and a breach of national laws. In a strongly worded statement, authorities said bloggers and online voices based abroad are…

Senegal marks first International Joola Day

Senegal has observed its first-ever International Joola Day to honour the memory of nearly 2,000 people who died in the tragic 2002 ferry disaster. Commemorations took place over the weekend in the southern region of the country, where grief still…

Akufo-Addo urges Africa to bank 30% reserves at home

Former Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo is calling on African nations to invest at least 30% of their sovereign reserves in continental financial institutions such as Afreximbank and the African Development Bank (AfDB). Speaking at the 2025 Afreximbank Annual Meetings in…

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.…