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Liberia is participating in the 70th session of the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70), currently underway at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, as part of global efforts to advance gender equality and empower women and girls. The chairperson of the Women’s Legislative Caucus of Liberia, Ellen A. Attoh-Wreh, is attending the meeting alongside Liberia’s Minister of Gender, Children and Social Protection, Gbeme Horace‑Kollie, and Deputy Minister for Gender, Laura Golakeh, representing the country at the international gathering. CSW70 has brought together global leaders, policymakers, civil society organisations and gender advocates to review progress…

The Uganda Prisons Service has announced a Shs10 million (about $2,600) reward for information leading to the arrest of fugitive prison warder Anguyo Moses, the prime suspect in a fatal shooting at Kiboga Central Prison that left four people dead. In a video posted on social media platforms on Monday, prisons spokesperson Frank Baine Mayanja said the bounty would be paid to anyone who provides reliable information leading to the suspect’s arrest. “The Commissioner General, Uganda Prisons Service, has put a bounty of UGX 10,000,000 as a reward to anyone who provides reliable information leading to the arrest of murderer…

UN Women for West and Central Africa has called for urgent reforms to justice systems across the region, saying women and girls continue to face barriers that limit their access to protection and fair treatment. In a statement marking International Women’s Day, UN Women highlighted how gaps in justice allow violence to go unpunished and deny women and girls their rights. UN reports show that in sub-Saharan Africa, nearly half of identified human trafficking survivors are girls, while women make up about one-third of cases, often facing sexual exploitation and forced labor. From the Sahel to eastern Democratic Republic of…

The Minister of Works and Transport, Edward Katumba Wamala, has defended Uganda’s decision to co-fund a major road construction project in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), saying the investment is strategically designed to boost cross-border trade and generate long-term economic returns. The Uganda-DRC road project, estimated at $334 million (about Shs1.2 trillion), has attracted criticism from some observers who argue that Uganda should prioritize fixing its own deteriorating road network before financing infrastructure in another country. Speaking after a ministerial meeting held on Thursday at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, Gen Katumba said the project is an…

The transitional government of Mali on Thursday inaugurated a new military camp in Kita, aimed at reinforcing the presence of the Malian Armed Forces in the region and enhancing security for local populations. The facility was officially inaugurated by the Minister of State and Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Sadio Camara, who holds the rank of Lieutenant General. Built on an area of approximately 500 hectares, the camp was fully financed through the national budget and completed within an initial construction period of twelve months. The infrastructure includes several key facilities such as administrative buildings, an infirmary, residential quarters…

Ethiopia is commemorating the 130th anniversary of the Victory of Adwa, the historic military triumph in which Ethiopian forces defeated an invading Italian army, preserving the country’s independence during the Scramble for Africa. Speaking during celebrations in the capital, Addis Ababa, President Taye Atske Selassie linked the legacy of the 1896 victory to Ethiopia’s long-standing pursuit of reliable and sustainable access to the sea. He said securing a maritime outlet – particularly to the Red Sea – remains a sovereign, historical, and economic priority for the country. According to the president, historical records show that after the victory at Adwa,…

By Safiya Mohammed Bello The National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons, (NAPTIP), has rescued and repatriated 23 Nigerian youths who were trafficked to Thailand and other Southeast Asian countries for cyber criminal activities. In a statement on Wednesday, NAPTIP Director-General, Binta Adamu Bello, disclosed that the rescue operation was carried out in collaboration with authorities in Myanmar, with critical support from the British Government and the Nigerian Embassy in Bangkok. According to the agency, the victims were trafficked to Myanmar, Thailand, Laos and Cambodia, where they were allegedly compelled to engage in romance scams, cryptocurrency fraud and…

The United States government will deploy 200 troops to Nigeria to train its armed forces and strengthen the country’s fight against insecurity. Nigerian and U.S. officials made the announcement to reporters on Tuesday. Spokesperson for Nigeria’s Defence Headquarters, General Samaila Uba, said the U.S. troops will assist with training and provide technical support as Washington increases military cooperation with Nigeria. The additional troops will supplement a small U.S. team already in the country that supports Nigerian forces with airstrike targeting. The new batch of troops is expected to arrive in the coming weeks and provide training and technical guidance, including…

The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Alban Bagbin, has instructed the Business Committee to schedule the Human Sexual Rights and Family Values Bill 2025, widely referred to as the anti-LGBTQ bill, for consideration in the next parliamentary session. The bill, which seeks to criminalize LGBTQ activities, has sparked intense debate both within Ghana and internationally, as the country grapples with balancing traditional cultural values with human rights concerns. “The bill has gone through all the processes in accordance with the Standing Orders of the House. I therefore direct that the bill be scheduled by the Business Committee to be presented to…

Thousands of Libyans gathered on Friday in the western town of Bani Walid to pay tribute to Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the son of longtime Libyan ruler Muammar Gaddafi, after he was shot dead earlier this week at his home in the northwestern city of Zintan. According to sources close to Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the 53-year-old was fatally shot by unidentified masked assailants on Tuesday at his residence, in what his supporters have described as a “cowardly and treacherous” assassination. The funeral procession took place in Bani Walid, a town historically loyal to the Gaddafi family, about 175 kilometres (110 miles)…