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February 7, 2025 0

Human Rights Groups Warn of Diminishing Civic Space in Africa

Human rights groups warn of shrinking civic space in Africa as governments prioritize security over freedoms. Learn more about the challenges faced by civil society actors in the region.

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January 30, 2025 0

ECOWAS will Continue to Provide Key Benefits for Citizens of Withdrawn States

ECOWAS will maintain free movement, trade privileges, and institutional support for citizens of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger despite their withdrawal from the regional bloc.

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November 24, 2024 0

Seven Gambian Smugglers Face Legal Action

Seven individuals suspected of organizing an illegal migrant route to Europe face prosecution after Gambian navy forces intercepted a wooden boat carrying 91 migrants from various West African nations near Faraba

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November 12, 2024 0

Nigeria Has Received Gambia’s Support for a Seat on the UN Security Council

Nigeria has gained The Gambia’s support, along with backing from other West African nations, in its bid for a permanent UN Security Council seat, highlighting the need for African representation on a council where 68% of decisions impact Africa.

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October 11, 2024 0

Gambia and Others are Facing Backlash for Backing a Proposal to Commercialize Whaling

A joint proposal from several West African nations to lift the commercial whaling ban, citing food insecurity, faced criticism at the IWC meeting in Peru, with conservationists arguing these countries have no history of whaling, leading to the proposal’s retraction.

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