Facebook suspends network as Uganda’s government deactivates internet ahead of elections
On Monday, Facebook confirmed that it had deactivated a network of accounts it traced back to Uganda’s information ministry. In ...
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Niger’s outgoing president calls against constitutional tweaks ahead of election
Niger President Mahamadou Issoufou is set to hand over power after two constitutional terms in office. The peaceful electoral transition ...
Nigerian activist arrested and denied bail
Prominent Nigerian publisher and activist Omoyele Sowore has been refused bail by authorities after being arrested for an “unlawful gathering” ...
Senegalese court throws away corruption case against president’s brother
A judge in Senegal on Tuesday December 29, dismissed an alleged corruption case against Aliou Sall, brother of President Macky ...
Ghana’s President threatens recently resigned anti corruption boss
Former Special Prosecutor Martin Amidu has said if he is harmed in any way or killed, President Nana Akufo-Addo must ...
Senegal’s fisheries ministry accused of issuing illegal fishing licenses
Senegal’s fisheries ministry has issued fishing licenses to vessels of a Chinese industrial fleet involved in illegal, unreported and unregulated ...
US government places travel restrictions on Nigerians who undermine election process
The US government has placed travel restrictions on Nigerians who undermine "democratic process or organize election-related violence" during elections. This ...
New pity party strategy? Kenya’s Deputy President cries foul
Deputy President William Ruto has adopted a new political strategy to project himself as an outsider in government while heaping ...
Kenya: Human Rights activists demand for COVID millionaires accounts to be frozen
At least 25 lobby groups have joined the push to have public officials who oversaw the plunder at the Kenya ...
Corruption in purchase of COVID19 PPEs is murder, WHO director general
The World Health Organization (WHO) has described corruption in the procurement of Covid-19 personal protective equipment (PPEs) as unacceptable and ...