Who holds capital and political leverage — and how that power is exercised.
The shocking abduction of 276 schoolgirls by Boko Haram in Chibok, survivors like Lisu, a pseudonym used to protect her identity, still grapple with the harsh realities of life post-captivity.
The focus of this election cycle is the legislative race, which is expected to play a critical role in determining the next leader of Togo.
The war, a fierce conflict between the army and a paramilitary group, has thrown the country into chaos and driven countless families from their homes into camps like Zamzam.
His reinstatement as a candidate by the Electoral Court has sparked widespread debate and necessitated a definitive interpretation of the law, prompting the Electoral Commission's appeal to the highest court in the land.
Accompanied by a state-of-the-art air defense system, these instructors are set to install and train the Nigerien army on its usage, as reported by state media.
During a forum on April 4th, hosted by South Sudan's reconstituted Political Parties Council and supported by the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), political actors alongside civil society representatives gathered to validate this new Code of Conduct.
According to data tracked by the United Nations and its partners, reported cases have dramatically increased from approximately 9,200 in 2020 to 25,500 recently.
The ban is ostensibly part of a broader effort by the junta, led by Colonel Assimi Goita since the second coup in 2021, to stabilize the country.
These royal objects were taken from the Palace in Kumasi during the infamous Sagrenti War of 1874 and have now returned to Ghana on an initial three-year loan, which is renewable for another three years.
Ali Mohamed Djounaid, the islands' public prosecutor, reported the startling incident and expressed concern over the role that security lapses played in facilitating the escape.
The assault, which occurred last December in Chebanyi village, Bomet County, gained widespread attention after a disturbing video of the incident went viral.
The suspension follows what Colonel Maiga referred to as "sterile discussions" during a national dialogue attempt earlier this year, which seemingly failed to foster constructive solutions.
Togo's parliament voted in late March to transition the nation from a presidential to a parliamentary system. This move sparked widespread public outcry, prompting the presidency to send the constitutional reform proposal back to parliament for further consideration.
Local sources, including the Addis Standard, reported that individuals resembling government security forces were seen abducting Urgessa from his hotel room on Tuesday night.
With the general election looming in May, housing is surprisingly absent from the top of the agenda for most political parties
The discussions aim to address the public's concerns and explain the shift from a semi-presidential to a parliamentary system, a change ratified by the parliament on March 25
