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Dozens killed in attack in central Mali

The Malian army and local authorities say suspected Islamist militants killed 25 people including 13 soldiers in multiple attacks in central Mali, burning down an army base and ambushing troops sent as reinforcements. The attacks were the deadliest since the…

Gambia TRRC resumes public hearing

The Truth, Reconciliation and Reparations Commission of the Gambia is set to resume public hearings today Monday. The Commission is also expected to hear the circumstances leading to the murder of 56 West African citizens by Gambian security forces in…

Nigeria: Police disbands ‘rogue’ SARS unit

The Inspector-General of Nigeria Police Force, Mohammed Adamu, has dissolved the controversial sub-unit of the force, the Special Anti-robbery Squad (SARS). This followed a nation-wide outrage during which protesters carried placards calling for scrapping of the unit which they accused…

UN concerned over risk of violence in Guinea election

Two high-level UN Officials voiced concern this week over the risk of “incitement to hostility, discrimination or violence” as Guinea gears up for elections on 18 October. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet said there are already serious indications…