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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