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DRC and Rwanda sign US-Qatar brokered peace pact

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have signed a landmark peace agreement brokered by the United States and Qatar, marking a crucial step toward ending the deadly conflict in eastern DRC. Signed in Washington, D.C., by DRC’s…

Togo police fire teargas, arrest protesters in Lomé

Togo’s capital, Lomé, witnessed heightened tensions on Thursday as security forces clashed with protesters demanding political change. The demonstrations, now in their second day, are part of a three-day nationwide protest denouncing governance under Faure Gnassingbé. Protesters gathered at key…

Togo protests show power of online mobilisation

As nationwide protests unfold in Togo, digital rights group Internet Without Borders is highlighting the critical role of social media in driving civic action. The protests, now in their second day, were initially mobilised entirely online. Quemal Affagnon, West Africa…

Liberia detains officials over alleged aid diversion

In Liberia, several former government officials were detained at the Monrovia Central Prison on Thursday over allegations of diverting humanitarian aid. Among those held were ex-Foreign Minister Dee Maxwell Kemeyah, former General Services Agency chief Mary Broh, and Henry Williams,…

Maada Bio demands UN reforms to include Africa

Sierra Leone’s President Julius Maada Bio is pushing for a permanent African seat on the United Nations Security Council. In a video message commemorating 80 years of the UN Charter, President Bio emphasized the urgent need for reforms to correct…

Nigeria hosts first global civil service conference

Nigeria has launched its inaugural International Civil Service Conference in Abuja, marking a major step toward revitalizing the public sector. The event, spearheaded by the Civil Service of the Federation in partnership with the Global Government Forum, brings together experts…

Ghana faces possible US visa ban over student overstays

Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has confirmed that the U.S. has issued a warning over the country’s growing student visa overstay rates. According to U.S. immigration data, 21% of Ghanaian students stay beyond their visa limits—surpassing the 15%…