Denmark closes Sahel embassies, expands elsewhere
The country is also upgrading its existing embassies in South Africa, Kenya, Egypt, and Nigeria to regional hubs.
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Human rights
Amnesty: Repression in Burundi persists under current president
Despite early optimism for change, burundi’s president has continued to target human rights defenders journalists and opposition members through intimidation harassment.
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Warrantless arrests now legal in South Sudan
South Sudan’s controversial security legislation allowing warrantless arrests has become law despite international condemnation and without presidential approval.
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Gambia arrests former general linked to Jammeh’s death squad
The arrest comes as the country continues to investigate atrocities committed during Yahya Jammeh’s 22-year rule.
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Burkina Faso junta urges citizens to report suspicious neighbors
The move has raised concerns about potential human rights abuses.
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Nigeria accuses Poles of involvement in anti-government protests
Nigerian security forces have apprehended seven Polish nationals, including students, on allegations of participating in protests.
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DRC court sentences 26 to death, including ex-election chief
The death penalty has been reinstated in DR Congo with a military court sentencing 26 people to death.
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RSF condemns Kenyan police brutality against journalists
Two AFP journalists were among those injured by Kenyan police while covering protests.
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UN demands fair trial for Tunisian rights activist
They urge the country to respect her right to a fair trial and to protect those involved in truth commissions.
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Amnesty: Nigerian security forces kill 21 protesters
Amidst growing economic hardship in Nigeria, protests erupted against government policies.
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