West Africa

Killing of 60 vigilantes in Kebbi State: President Buhari reacts

Killing of 60 vigilantes in Kebbi State: President Buhari reacts

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the killing of more than 60 vigilantes in Kebbi State and urged security forces in the country to be ‘’more pro-active’’. Mr Buhari, who condemned the killings, described them as brutal murders by outlaws. The latest violence happened in Kebbi state on Sunday night …

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Nigeria: Women urge lawmakers to reconsider gender laws

Nigeria: Women urge lawmakers to reconsider gender laws

Nigerian lower house of parliament has agreed to reconsider three of five rejected gender-equality bills after demonstrations across the country by hundreds of women. Last week parliament rejected a bill that would have seen special additional seats created for women in national and state parliaments. Singing songs and carrying placards …

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Burkina Faso: Colonel Paul-Henri Damiba appoints a civilian Prime Minister

Burkina Faso: Colonel Paul-Henri Damiba appoints a civilian Prime Minister

The coup leader in Burkina Faso, Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba has appointed Albert Ouedraogo as the country’s new Prime Minister. The interim leader in Burkina Faso Colonel Damiba appointed Albert Ouedraogo, a 52-year-old economist, as head of government. He will form a government whose main task will be to secure …

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Senegal: Foreign Ministry declares illegal an article on war volunteers in Ukraine

Senegal: Foreign Ministry declares illegal an article on war volunteers in Ukraine

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Senegal said a Facebook post by Ukraine’s embassy that called on Senegalese volunteers to enlist in the fight against Russia was illegal. In a statement, the ministry said recruitment of volunteers, mercenaries and other foreign fighters was illegal in the country and punishable by …

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Nigeria: first group of nationals returns from Ukraine

Nigeria: first group of nationals returns from Ukraine

The first group of Nigerian nationals fleeing conflict in Ukraine has arrived Friday morning in the capital, Abuja, following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The group consists of 451 students according to the chairman of Nigeria’s parliamentary committee on foreign affairs, Yusuf Buba. Nigeria is expected to evacuate 5,000 citizens who …

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