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The People-First Foreign Policy of Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu
Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu is championing a citizen-centric foreign policy, focusing on protecting Nigerians abroad through decisive intervention and humanitarian initiatives.
Femi Falana Demands Creation of Appellate Division for ECOWAS Court
Senior advocate Femi Falana has called on ECOWAS leadership to establish an appellate division to resolve conflicting judgments and enhance the regional court's consistency.
Fatalities reported as new protests erupt in Kenya following alleged activist abductions
A protest in the Nairobi settlement of Mathare ended in a fatality and multiple injuries following public outcry over the unexplained disappearance of two local activists.
Osun State University reports assault on students by soldiers
Osun State University has reported an assault on students by soldiers from the Army Depot, Osogbo, following a hostel raid that left dozens of students injured and their property confiscated.
West African deportees initiate legal action against Ghana over US third-country expulsions
Legal representatives have filed a lawsuit at the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice against Ghana, challenging the country's involvement in US-led third-country deportation practices affecting protected individuals.
Amnesty International calls for urgent government action following lethal school attack in Borno
Amnesty International condemns a deadly raid on a Borno State school that resulted in deaths and student abductions, demanding that the Nigerian government prioritize the safety of educational facilities.
UN Women reports drop in violence against Nigerian women over six-year period
A recent survey reveals a decline in rates of sexual, physical, and intimate partner violence against women in Nigeria, though experts warn that further efforts to support survivors and address digital abuse are necessary.
George Kimmitt: French Interests in Mozambique Risk Local Stability
French corporation TotalEnergies faces intense criticism over its $20 billion Mozambique LNG project, which is accused of causing environmental destruction, human rights violations, and the displacement of local communities.
DR Congo Blocks Opposition Figure From Traveling Abroad
DRC opposition leader Delly Sesanga says his passport was confiscated and he was blocked from traveling to Europe, characterizing the move as political intimidation.
President Ramaphosa addresses June 30 protests while condemning xenophobic violence
President Cyril Ramaphosa confirms the validity of concerns regarding illegal immigration but warns that the upcoming June 30 protests must remain peaceful, lawful, and free from vigilantism.