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Mali: Court dismisses charges of ‘state destablilization’ against ex-PM, others
In Mali, the Public Prosecutor of the Bamako Court of Appeals has ruled on the case of the so-called destabilization of state institutions. The public prosecutor's office indicates that the case lacks merit and must therefore be dismissed. The court…
Nigeria appoints new anti-corruption czar
President Muhammadu Buhari has appointed Abdulrasheed Bawa as substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). The appointment of Bawa was announced by the office of the presidency on Tuesday. It said in a statement that 40-year-old Bawa…
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Second witness testifies in Swiss war crimes trial of Liberian rebel commander
A second witness testified on Tuesday in ongoing trial against a former Liberian rebel commander in Switzerland. The witness recounted his ordeal and corroborated claims by the previous witness about the brutal role of the suspect Aliou Kosiah in the…
Nigeria: Anti-corruption campaigners praise appointment of new anti-graft boss
Anti-corruption campaigners in Nigeria have welcomed the appointment of Abdulrasheed Bawa as substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC). However, they suggest strong political backing for him to succeed in his new role. Edwin Ikhoria is an…
Guinea, Sierra Leone agree to reopen shared border
The governments of Guinea and Sierra Leone have agreed on the reopening of their shared border. Guinea unilaterally closed the border in October last year after accusing Sierra Leone of meddling in its domestic politics. However, Sierra Leone disputed the…
WHO launches consolidated guidelines for malaria
The World Health Organisation launched new guidelines for malaria on Tuesday; bring together the Organization’s most up-to-date recommendations for malaria in one user-friendly and easy-to-navigate online platform. It said in a statement that the guidelines are designed to support malaria-affected countries in…
Benin: Opposition doubles down on restistance to sponsorship system
The Beninese opposition is not backing off yet. It still rejects the use of sponsorship for next April's presidential election. On Tuesday, the candidate of the Front for the Restoration of Democracy called for its application to be postponed. Frédéric…
Ghana suspends Independence Day parade due to COVID-19
Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has suspended the mounting of parades as part of activities to mark Ghana’s 64th Independence Day. This directive is in line with measures put in place to avoid large gatherings as the country continues to deal…
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