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Nigeria Appoints Christopher Musa as New Defence Minister

Nigeria’s newly appointed Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa, officially assumed office on Friday at the Ministry of Defence, Ship House, Abuja. His appointment by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday came after the resignation of former minister Muhammed Badaru…

Guinea-Bissau Crisis Sparks Fresh Pleas To ECOWAS

More than a week after the military coup in Guinea-Bissau, pressure continues to mount on the junta to allow the disrupted electoral process to resume. Regional institutions, civil society groups, and international actors are intensifying calls for a swift return…

Mali Approves First National Cybersecurity Strategy

In Mali, the transitional government has approved the country’s first National Cybersecurity Strategy for 2026–2030, marking a major step toward strengthening digital security. The decision was announced following a recent Council of Ministers meeting. Authorities say the strategy aims to…

Gambian Lawyer Debates Justice After Manjang’s Extradition

In The Gambia, public interest continues to heighten following the arrest and extradition of former Jungler Sanna Manjang from Senegal. Manjang, long accused of involvement in enforced disappearances, torture, and killings under ex-President Yahya Jammeh, made his first appearance before…