Niger: New Terrorism Database Threatens Rights
Suspend Ordinance Until International Human Rights Standards Are Met (Nairobi, September 30, 2024) – A new Niger government ordinance creating a database of people suspected of terrorism...
Category : African News
Liberian Court Denies Bail For Guinean Mercenary Who Allegedly Attempted Toppling Military Gov’t
After State Lawyers Said: “Proof Is Evident And Presumption Great” PHOTO: Gen. Mamady Doumbuya, Guinea’s current military President By Garmah Never Lomo, garmahlomo@gmail.com The Resident...
GIABA Demands Robust Enforcement Of Anti-Terrorist Financing Laws in Liberia
At FIA-GIABA Capacity Building Workshop On Countering Terrorism Financing (CFT) For National Stakeholders: Justice Minister Liberia’s Justice Minister and Attorney General, Cllr. N. Oswald Tweh and the Director...
Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Groups Terrorize Civilians
Greater Regional Efforts Needed to Protect Population, Improve Accountability (Johannesburg, September 18, 2024) – Islamist armed groups in Burkina Faso have escalated their attacks on civilians, massacring...
At Least Eight Journalists Prosecuted Under Cybercrime Law Despite New Amendment
At least eight journalists have been arrested, prosecuted, or detained under Nigeria’s Cybercrimes Act since the amendment of its articles that violated press freedom seven...
Nigeria: Protesters Charged With Treason
Drop Charges; Ensure Due Process; End Crackdown on Dissent (Abuja, September 6, 2024) – Nigerian authorities have charged 10 protesters who were arrested during protests across Nigeria...
The Cyber Harassment Of Investigative Journalist Chernoh Alpha M. Bah Must End
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns the online attacks on Chernoh Alpha M. Bah for his reports on corruption and embezzlement involving senior government officials. Threats...
Africa’s Constantly Evolving Militant Islamist Threat
By the Africa Center for Strategic Studies August 13, 2024 Fatalities linked to militant Islamist violence in Africa have surged by nearly 60 percent since...
ECOWAS Clarifies: Delegation’s Visit Was Scheduled Before Ex-Pres. Weah’s Complaint, But CDC’s Complaint Featured High In Talks
Pres. Boakai’s Office Says Meeting “Was An Opportunity To Discuss Crucial Issues Related To Nation-Building, Reconciliation” PHOTO: Pres. Boakai shakes hands with ECOWAS Commission’s President...
RSF Relieved By The Release Of Burundi Radio Journalist Floriane Irangabiye
After nearly two years in prison, Floriane Irangabiye is about to be released. Pardoned by Burundi’s President on 14 August, the journalist was serving a...