The national human rights commission in Burkina Faso says it is concerned about the recent spate of terrorist attacks in the country.  At least 15 people were killed on the night of 18th May, going into the morning of the…

Benin Republic has been downgraded from ‘Obstructed’ to ‘Repressed’ by the CIVICUS Monitor, an online platform that tracks violations to civic freedoms, including the freedoms of expression, association and assembly, in every country across the world.  A ‘Repressed’ rating means…

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has suspended its five days warning strike in Kaduna State. Announcing the suspension on Wednesday evening, the NLC President, Ayuba Wabba said the decision is to honour the invitation of the Federal Government on Thursday…

The Judge in the case involving former president of the Ivorian National Assembly Guillaume Soro has rejected a request for his provisional release.  Guillaume Soro and 19 of his relatives are accused of conspiracy and attacking the authority of the…

Minister of Defense, Dominic Nitiwul has challenged Ghanaians to report, with evidence, any top government official who is engaged in illegal mining. This comes as the government takes a shard stand against illegal mining, locally known as galamsey and irresponsible…

The Judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN) on Wednesday reviewed its 44-day-old nationwide strike and vowed to continue the crippling industrial action until its demand is met. Courts at both the state and federal levels have been paralysed across the…

Advocacy organization, Reporters Without Borders known by its French acronym as (RSF), has pledged to ensure that a thorough investigation is conducted into claims by Citi FM and Citi TV Journalist, Caleb Kudah, that he was assaulted by some National…

In Mali, British troops operating in the country have seized AK47 rifles and hundreds of rounds of ammunition hidden by ISIS-linked terrorists. This is according to the UK’s ministry of defense. 100 soldiers from the Light Dragons and Royal Anglican…