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Sierra Leone man on trial in Finland for Liberian war crimes
A trial has started in Finland for a Sierra Leone man charged with committing serious war crimes, including several murders, and crimes against humanity during Liberia’s bloody second civil war from 1999 through 2003. Gibril Massaquoi, who has been living…
Sahel jihadists eye expansion into Cote d’Ivoire, Benin: French spy boss
France’s top spy chief has warned that militant jihadist groups in the Sahel, including Al Qaeda are pursuing expansion into the Gulf of Guinea, with a focus on Cote d’Ivoire and Benin. Head of French foreign intelligence, Bernard Emié, made…
Gambia calls on Myanmar junta to free civilian detainees
The Government of the Gambia has called on the Myanmar Military to immediately release all detained civilian leaders. This comes days after the Myanmar's military seized power, having detained Aung San Suu Kyi and other democratically elected leaders. With troops patrolling…
NIGER ELECTION: Opposition party backs Mohammed Bazoum ahead of run-off
The third most popular political party in Niger, The National Movement for the Development Society (MNSD) has thrown its weight behind the governing Nigerian Party for Democracy and Socialism (PNDS-Tarayya) ahead of the second round of the presidential election. Last…
Liberia: Opposition leaders unite to oust President Weah in 2023
Opposition leaders in Liberia have joined forces in a bid to remove President George Weah come 2023. According to them, President Weah has failed the people of Liberia and must go. This is not the first time the parties have…
Ghana: Speaker of Parliament threatens to publish names of MPs with Covid-19
Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Alban Bagbin has threatened to publish the names of Members of Parliament who have tested positive for Covid-19 and have failed to self-isolate for treatment. This follows a caution by the Speaker last week to the…
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Togo launches cyberspace watchdog
Togo is launching a new operational body with the main mandate being the protection of Togolese cyberspace. The announcement was made on social media, by the Minister of Digital Economy and Digital Transformation, Cina Lawson, on Wednesday The organization, called Computer…
Ghana: varsities’ Senior Staff threaten to sue gov’t over pension contributions
The Senior Staff Association of Universities in Ghana have threatened to sue the Ghana government over their tier two pension contributions. They argue that government has devised measures to frustrate retired members by giving them a maximum of 515 Cedis…
Nigeria: Joint Health Workers Union threaten strike over ‘bias’ against members
On Monday this week, Nigeria's National Assembly Senate Committee on health held a public hearing on the amendment of five health related bills including one seeking to amend the Medical and Dental Council Act. Among those present at the hearing…
Experts call for improved conditions for women during migration
Migration experts are calling for an increase in programs aimed at empowering women to put them in a more advantageous position, especially during migration. Already, female migrants are more vulnerable to sexual abuse and exploitation as well as trafficking. Since…
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