West Africa

Nigeria: five media closed for covering political rally

Nigeria: five media closed for covering political rally

Zamfara state in northwestern Nigeria ordered five media outlets to close on Sunday after they covered a political rally for the opposition People’s Democratic Party (PDP). The order to close came after Governor Bello Muhammad, a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress, banned political activities, including meetings at individuals’ …

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Ghanaian authorities announce repatriation of 21 young Nigerians

Ghanaian authorities announce repatriation of 21 young Nigerians

Ghanaian authorities announced the repatriation of 21 victims of human trafficking, including children, to Nigeria after being rescued from a suspected gang in the capital, Accra. Authorities say the victims – aged between 15 and 20 – were sent home on Tuesday with the help of Nigerian authorities. Ghana’s Economic …

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Benin: indignation after death of patients due to power cut

Benin: indignation after death of patients due to power cut

The Beninese Minister of Health has recognized a dysfunction after the death of four patients admitted Friday to the intensive care unit of the National University Hospital Center (CNHU). On social networks, they denounced a “terrible and unacceptable drama”. Beninese President Patrice Talon has ordered an investigation by the regulatory …

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