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Guinea: Strike by lawyers to continue after talks fail

In Guinea, Wednesday’s negotiations aimed at lifting strike by bailiffs, supported by lawyers and notaries ended inconclusively. The strike will therefore continue until next Monday.  Wednesday’s meeting was between the judicial authorities, the police, the high command of the gendarmerie,…

Terrorism in Nigeria complex, says UK Minister

The British Minister for Africa, James Duddridge, has said the disturbing trend of violence unleashed on Nigerians by the Boko Haram sect and allied groups, is a complex phenomenon that requires varied approaches to resolve. Duddridge said this when he…

Nigeria: Two abducted Benue varsity students released

The two students of the Federal University of Agriculture, Makurdi abducted by gunmen have secured their freedom. Their release comes four days after gunmen stormed the school and kidnapped three students. Confirming the incident via a text message on Wednesday,…

La Francophonie to support Mali’s transitional process

The International Organization of la Francophonie says it ready to support the transition process in Mali. Secretary General of the Organization Louise Mushikiwabo, convened the first ad hoc small advisory committee on the situation in Mali on Tuesday, aimed at…

Nigeria: Legislative aids protest non-payment of salaries

The official aides of Nigeria’s lawmakers protested on Wednesday over unpaid salaries. The aides, under the auspices of Concerned National Assembly Legislative Aides, allege that N9.6 billion appropriated for the payment is missing. This is not the first time the…