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Switzerland to prosecute Ex-Liberian warlord

Human Rights Watch says the trial of a former Liberian rebel leader arrested in Switzerland for alleged war crimes during Liberia’s first civil war is an important step forward for victims.  Today, a criminal court in the city of Bellinzona,…

Gambia: CSOs decry exclusion from Covid-19 fight

Civil society organizations in The Gambia have tendered their disappointment with the Gambia government for sidelining them as the country battles to contain the spread of the novel corona virus.  The groups have called on the government to engage with…

Sierra Leone to rerun disputed parliamentary election

Some huge efforts and resources are expected to be put into re-conducting Constituency 110 Parliamentary election next Saturday on the outskirts of Freetown, the capital of Sierra Leone. As Patrick Sallia reports, this is the second time the National Electoral…

Nigeria: UN condemns killing of civilians in Borno

The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nigeria Edward Kallon, has condemned attacks against civilians in Nigeria and urges all actors on the ground to respect international laws and humanity. In a statement on Sunday, Kallon said he was outraged and…

Togo detains leading opposition figure

One of the main opposition figures in Togo, Brigitte Adjamagbo-Johnson, was arrested over the weekend in the capital Lomé, for what the authorities described as "attacking the internal security of the state". Public prosecutor, Essolis-sam Poyodi said the arrest follows…

Ghanaian wins 2020 Goldman Environmental prize

A Ghanaian environmental champion has been announced as the recipient of the Goldman Environmental Prize 2020. The jury announced Ezekiel Chibeze, citing his commitment to pushing for good governance in Ghana’s environmental sector and for his climate leadership in Ghana,…