The Nigerian President Bola Tinubu says the directive to redeploy police officers working with VIPs, VVIPs and ministers is not negotiable, cautioning all ministers to ensure immediate compliance
The Nigerian President Bola Tinubu says the directive to redeploy police officers working with VIPs, VVIPs and ministers is not negotiable, cautioning all ministers to ensure immediate compliance The President noted that police officers were trained to protect the lives and property of citizens, particularly the most vulnerable in society, not a select group of […]
Tourists from dozens of countries including the UK will soon be required to provide a 5-year social media history as a condition of entry to the US, under a new proposal unveiled by American officials
Tourists from dozens of countries including the UK will soon be required to provide a 5-year social media history as a condition of entry to the US, under a new proposal unveiled by American officials The new condition would affect people from dozens of countries who are eligible to visit the US for 90 days […]
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s lawyers have requested his removal from jail to a hospital for surgical procedures
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro’s lawyers have requested his removal from jail to a hospital for surgical procedures According to a document seen by the media, the lawyers also reaffirmed their request for the Bolsonaro to serve his 27-year prison sentence under humanitarian house arrest Last month, Bolsonaro began serving his sentence for unsuccessfully plotting […]
Voters in Uganda are lacking voting education ahead of the country’s January’s elections, a problem attributed to limited resources and recent cuts in US foreign assistance
Voters in Uganda are facing a challenge as they prepare for the January’s elections, limited resources and recent cuts in US foreign assistance, has been cited as the reason for the significant decline in voter education US funding once supported a wide range of voter education activities, including designating polling stations, explaining voter rights and […]
The Ministry of Law and Justice in collaboration with The European Union delegation, Sesotho Media and development and the People’s Matrix Association convened in Maseru for the commemoration of the International Human Rights Day and an official end to the 16 Days of Activism against Gender Based Violence
At least 1,700 civilians have died in attacks on residential neighborhoods, following bombings by Sudan’s air force
At least 1,700 civilians have died in attacks on residential neighborhoods, following bombings by Sudan’s air force Reports indicate that; markets, schools and camps for displaced people, were attacked in the latest attack of a conflict which began in April 2023 Sudanese Armed Forces’ rival, RSF has been internationally condemned for allegedly carrying out ethnic […]
The Economic Community of West African States has ordered the deployment of its standby force to Benin after Sunday’s aborted coup in the country
The Economic Community of West African States_ECOWAS has ordered the deployment of its Standby Force to Benin after Sunday’s aborted coup in the country In a statement, ECOWAS said the decision was taken at the highest level and that the regional force, will consist of troops from Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Côte d’Ivoire, and Ghana It […]
Civil Society partners funded by the European Union-EU, have reaffirmed their commitment to the fight against Gender-Based Violence highlighting that, their efforts will continue long after the annual 16 Days of Activism Campaign
Civil Society partners funded by the European Union-EU, have reaffirmed their commitment to the fight against Gender-Based Violence-GBV, highlighting that, their efforts will continue long after the annual 16 Days of Activism Campaign Speaking at a joint press briefing held in Maseru, representatives from International Commission of Jurists-ICJ, Sesotho Media and Development, Gender Links, and […]
About 100 children abducted from St. Mary’s Private Catholic Primary and Secondary School in Papiri, Niger State Nigeria, have reportedly regained their freedom two weeks after they were taken by armed men.
According to Niger locals, 40 vehicles were spotted moving through New Bussa, where the abducted children were reportedly brought out of the forest yesterday at the Game Reserves between the 2 towns, and handed over to the top security official leading the operation. It however is still unclear if the ransom was paid or not […]
Malawi’s newly elected president Peter Mutharika, announced his campaign promise to make primary and secondary education free by abolishing almost all school-related fees
Malawi’s newly elected president Peter Mutharika, has delivered on his campaign promise to make primary and secondary education free, by abolishing almost all school-related fees In a bid to improve literacy levels in the country, Mutharika has announced that tuition fees, examination fees, school development fees and fees for identity cards used during examinations, have […]
