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Rights Watchdogs denounce surge in Tunisia’s repression of free speech

Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International joined their voice to local Tunisian rights watchdogs to denounce the ongoing repressive measures targeting journalists, civil society activists, and critics of President Kais Saied’s iron fist. “By attacking journalists and other media figures, Saied’s government is moving to put the last nail in the coffin of Tunisia’s civic […]

Nigeria secures financial requirements for Niger rail link

Nigeria said it had secured 1.3 billion dollars needed to build a rail connection with neighboring Niger, a landlocked country. The news was announced by Nigeria’s transport minister Ahmed Alkali who said the China Civil Engineering Construction Company (CCECC) would provide 85 percent of the money while the Nigerian government would provide 15 percent. The […]

Sahel countries demand UN action on alleged Ukrainian interference

Sahel Nations demand UN action on alleged Ukrainian interference In a bold diplomatic move, three West African nations have called upon the United Nations Security Council to address what they claim is Ukraine’s support for terrorism in the Sahel region. Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger have united in their demand for international intervention to prevent […]