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Niger has made history as the first African nation to eliminate onchocerciasis, or “river blindness.” The WHO announced the milestone on World Neglected Tropical Diseases Day, marking a major victory against one of the world’s leading causes of blindness.
At the 5th Lake Chad Governors’ Forum in Maiduguri, experts warned that West Africa’s food crisis could worsen without urgent investment in agriculture. The FAO reports 50 million people now face food insecurity, a sharp rise from 35 million in…
In Guinea, political parties are strongly opposing remarks made on Wednesday by government spokesperson Ousmane Gaoual Diallo, who suggested that not all elections will be held this year. Politicians are calling this a sign of disorder at the highest levels…
Benin’s Court for the Repression of Economic Crimes and Terrorism (CRIET) has sentenced Olivier Boko, Oswald Homeky, and businessman Rock Niéri to 20 years in prison for conspiracy against the state. Each was also fined 1.5 billion CFA francs in…
Amnesty International is demanding the release of Sierra Leonean-Canadian TV personality Hawa Hunt, who has been detained since December 2024. She faces charges under the Cybersecurity and Crime Act for allegedly insulting President Bio and the First Lady in a…
The Center for Victims of Human Rights Violations has raised concerns over the endorsement of ex-President Yahya Jammeh’s return to The Gambia. While some citizens welcome his comeback, victims’ groups fear it could derail transitional justice efforts.
Tensions flared in Ghana’s parliament as a heated standoff between the Majority and Minority caucuses disrupted the Appointments Committee’s vetting session. Opposition NPP MPs demanded a rescheduling of the Foreign Affairs and Health ministerial vetting, but the ruling NDC refused.…
Nigeria Labour Congress rejects telecom tariff hike, plans nationwide protest Ghana’s President Mahama says Call for constitutional reforms signal progress, not failure CSOs in Senegal welcome the government’s move to rationalise public spending of officials on Foreign missions.
The Lake Chad Basin Commission (LCBC), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and partners launched the Special Multi-Partner Delivery Fund (SMDF) during the 5th Lake Chad Basin Governors’ Forum in Maiduguri, Nigeria. The SMDF includes the Nexus Funding Facility (NFF) as…
In this edition of ENVIROSCOPE, we learn about the effects of poor air quality which isn’t just unhealthy but expensive.
Legal Proceedings Against Guinean Transitional GovERNMENT, Army Officials to Delay 2025 Scheduled Elections. TEASER GUINEAN ELECTIONS •Nigeria’s Chief of Defense Staff calls on the three AES countries to reconsider their exit from ECOWAS. •CSOs in Senegal welcome the government’s move…
Liberia’s Senate has approved the establishment of the National Tourism Authority. The passage occurred on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, marking a significant step toward strengthening the country’s tourism sector.
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