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Nigeria: Army Chief assures troops of improved welfare

Nigeria's Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Buratai over the weekend, visited troops deployed to 27 Special Taskforce Brigade in Buniyadi, Yobe State North Eastern Nigeria where he assured them of more commitment to their welfare.   Buratai’s visit…

Gambia: Barrow’s NPP accused of child exploitation

President Adama Barrow and his National Peoples’ Party (NPP), have come under condemnation for allegedly arranging children in the streets to welcome the president, during his nationwide tour. Opposition leaders have condemned the president’s entourage, describing it as unacceptable. Sankulleh Janko…

Mali: Creation of new election body sparks controversy

Mali’s Transitional government early this week communicated the provisional timetable for the upcoming elections.  This provides for the holding of the referendum in the second quarter of 2021.  The presidential and legislative elections are scheduled for the first quarter of…

Gambia: CSOs back retabling of rejected Draft Constitution

Civil Society Organizations in the Gambia have welcomed the Gambia Government’s efforts to revive the Draft Constitution with the support of International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance. They call for better Civil Society inclusion while reaffirming their support for…