Gambia’s dictator Yahya Jammeh accuses the west of interference
The arrant dictator in the small West African state of the Gambia has once more accused the west as directly responsible for the woes of his country. It is indeed laughable that a man with one of the worst record of human rights in the world would point a finger at Britain accusing the former [...]
Africa’s democracy rises despite obstacles
After much misunderstanding, with all the anarchic one-party ordeals and self-serving dictatorial military juntas, it appears Africa is nearing a turning point in its democratic grasp. There may be divergent signs, some incredibly disturbing as Guinea Bissau and the Central African Republic indicate, but it looks like a turning to democracy as the best option [...]
Coup Celebration in the Gambia is illegal – Says Opposition Leader
The United Democratic Party (UPD),Gambia’s main opposition party, has described as illegal the celebration of the coup d’état that brought President Yahya Jammeh to power 16 years ago Thursday. The party leader, Ousainou Darboe, who is also a human rights attorney, condemned the planned celebration saying it sends the wrong signal to the country’s security [...]
Coup plotters get the death penalty in The Gambia
Six military officials and two businessmen were sentenced to death Thursday for plotting to overthrow the Gambian government. The eight were convicted of obtaining weapons in Guinea and conspiring to commit treason. They were found to have plotted to oust Gambian President Yahya Jammeh, who took control of the African country through a bloodless coup [...]
ECOWAS hopeful for peaceful run-off in Guinea’s Presidential Election
ECOWAS, the Economic Community of West African States, have expressed optimism that Guinea’s presidential election run-off scheduled for 18th July will be peaceful and credible. The organisation’s political director Abdel-Fatau Musah said there are enough indications to show that, for the first time, Guineans are excited and eager to elect a democratic president. “ECOWAS’s view [...]
Nigeria gets a new Election Chief – Vows to end Political Pressure
Nigeria’s Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, has got a new head. He says he will not succumb to pressure from powerful politicians to approve questionable vote counts. Professor Attahiru Jega is also calling for tough new penalties for voter fraud. The professor made the comments during a four hour senate confirmation hearing. The new election [...]
Yar’Adua’s illness was hidden by Nigeria’s State Security Agency
According to the AP news agency, Nigeria’s new president, Goodluck Jonathan, said on Sunday that security personnel blocked the oil-rich nation from seeing its elected leader during the long illness that preceded his death, raising concerns over how strong the country’s young democracy is going into next year’s presidential election. The admission by President Goodluck [...]
The World Should Help Niger – Aid Agencies call for Immediate Assistance to the West African Country
A $10m appeal for drought-stricken Niger in West Africa has been launched by two major aid agencies. Over seven million people – half of the country’s population – face food shortages after crop failures last year. Oxfam and Save The Children say the situation is growing more critical by the day. The UN shares the [...]
Traditional Ruler Kidnapped by Gunmen in Nigeria
Two people have been killed and a traditional ruler kidnapped by gunmen in Nigeria. They were killed while attending church services in the oil-producing Niger Delta, police said on Sunday. At least five others were injured in the attack on Eze Sunday Njoku, the traditional ruler of the Umuebulu community near the oil hub Port [...]
Opposition in Togo Joins Government in Coalition
The main opposition party in the West African State of Togo, has suspended its long-serving leader, Gilchrist Olympio, for agreeing to enter a coalition with the ruling RPT government that it says stole power. Protest rallies have erupted across the West African phosphate producer nation since President Faure Gnassingbe, son of former dictator Gnassingbe Eyadema, [...]
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