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Nigeria’s drug regulator, NAFDAC, has proposed the death penalty for drug peddlers amid rising counterfeit products. Director General Mojisola Adeyeye argues that only severe punishment can deter offenders, especially when children’s lives are at risk. She is calling for legislative…
Benin’s Constitutional Court has not ruled on whether President Patrice Talon could seek another term in 2026. Despite Talon’s assurances of stepping down, concerns remain over a 2019 constitutional amendment that, while not altering term limits, could reset his tenure.…
Liberia has introduced the Electronic Government Procurement (e-GP) system to enhance efficiency and accountability in public procurement. President Joseph Boakai, speaking at the launch, mandated all government institutions to adopt the platform, emphasizing its role in combating corruption. He highlighted…
In Côte d’Ivoire, opposition leader Tidjane Thiam has officially renounced his French citizenship as he prepares to run for president. Thiam stated that the move aligns with Article 55 of the Ivorian Constitution, which requires presidential candidates to hold only…
Mali’s Minister of National Reconciliation has called on armed groups to accelerate the implementation of the new inter-Malian peace agreement. The deal includes integrating 2,000 fighters into the national army and reintegrating 1,000 others into civilian life by February. Authorities…
Freedom of expression, a key tenant of democracy in recent times has been stifled by various government machinations on the sub-region and the continent at large. Citizens who recognize this constitutional right and exercise it in various forms, particularly contractively…
This episode focuses on the January transfer window that saw Manchester City as the biggest spenders. This also showed transfers involving African players including Nigerian duo of Kelechi Iheanacho and Emmanuel Denis.
Minority in Ghana’s Parliament Demands New Chair for Vetting Probe Constitutional Court in Benin refuses to rule on term limits Drug regulator in Nigeria Seeks Death Penalty for Drug Peddlers
Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger officially withdrew from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) on January 29, after providing notice a year prior. In announcing their plans to leave, the military-led governments of the three nations accused ECOWAS…
•The State of Senegal in a revised media listing recognises 200 outfits, representing a drop from the previous list of 600 organizations. •Civil society Organizations in Niger react to the expulsion of the International Red Cross by the Authorities. •Meanwhile,…
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In Senegal, the Ministry of Communication has published an official list of over 200 recognised media organisations. This announcement follows the review of 600 media declarations, with the aim of regulating the press sector. However, the list has been met…
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