The initial sentence was appealed, leading to a reduction in their jail terms to 20 months, with eight months to be served in prison and a 12-month suspended sentence
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A seven-judge panel unanimously concluded that the opposition’s appeals, which included allegations of fraud, violations of electoral laws, and claims of Tinubu’s presidential eligibility, lacked merit
Nigeria top court validates Tinubu’s election victory, dismisses appeal Read More »
Earlier this week, South Africa’s electoral commission announced that the election is scheduled to take place between May and August next year
Survey shows support for South Africa’s ruling ANC drops to 45 percent Read More »
“The authorities should end arbitrary detentions, uphold human rights, and allow media freedom,” said Ilaria Allegrozzi, senior Sahel researcher at Human Rights Watch
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Earlier this month, Abiy stated in a televised address that Ethiopia, being a landlocked country, “has a historical connection to the Red Sea” and emphasized the necessity of gaining access to a seaport
Ethiopia will ‘not pursue interests through war,’ says PM Abiy Read More »
Since Nigeria’s transition from military rule in 1999, many Nigerian elections have become entangled in legal disputes
Nigeria’s Supreme Court to rule on opposition’s election appeal Read More »
In the latest update, the government also reported that 328 individuals from 40 different countries have been confirmed as either deceased or missing following the unexpected attack by Hamas fighters on southern Israel on October 7
Israel says over half of hostages being held by Hamas have foreign nationality Read More »
Camfed calls for six-year plan to get 6 million girls into school, warning that drop-out rate is limiting children’s chances
Charity says cost of living crisis causing African girls to drop out of school Read More »
The Androscoggin County Sheriff’s Office shared images of an individual armed with an assault rifle.
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The National Union of Mineworkers (NUM) stated that their members had been forcibly detained by “hooligans”
S Africa says 500 miners taken hostage by ‘hooligans’ Read More »
