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Three civil society groups filed a case before the African Union's human rights court Monday over alleged abuses in Mali involving its armed forces and the Russian mercenary Wagner Group.

Indigenous representatives from around the world convened in New York this week for the 25th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues, calling for stronger protections of their rights and greater inclusion in global decision-making.

Kemi Seba, a controversial figure known for his anti-Western stance, has been arrested in South Africa and authorities in Benin are now preparing an extradition request. Prosecutors accuse him of inciting rebellion after he publicly supported a failed coup attempt in December.

Sudan's military chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, who chairs the ruling sovereign council, arrived in Jeddah on Monday for talks with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz to discuss the latest developments in his country and the wider region.

Preparations are underway in Equatorial Guinea ahead of Tuesday's visit by Pope Leo XIV, a trip local church leaders say could strengthen faith and national unity.

By Godwin Oritse Nigeria Maritime risks losing cargo to ports in neighbouring countries due to persistent inefficiencies, the Sea Empowerment & Research Center (SEREC) has warned in a new policy advisory, highlighting mounting structural pressure in the maritime sector. Titled “Maritime Reform at a Crossroads: Data Signals, Export Concerns, and the Urgent Need for Execution Discipline,” […] The post Nigeria risks losing cargo to port of neighbouring countries — SEREC warns appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Peter Egwuatu The Bank of Industry (BOI) and the Raw Materials Research and Development Council (RMRDC) have sealed a strategic partnership agreement to strengthen Nigeria’s agricultural value-chain and boost the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).   The agreement was formalised with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between both organisations. The agreement was the […] The post BOI, RMRDC sign MoU to foster agric value-chain growth appeared first on Vanguard News.

Sign MoU   on consumer protection, fraud control     By Juliet Umeh In a decisive move to curb rising electronic fraud and strengthen consumer protection, the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, and the Central Bank of Nigeria, CBN, have launched a portal that enables financial institutions to track fraudulent and suspicious phone lines across the country. The initiative, […] The post NCC, CBN launch portal to track fraudulent phone lines appeared first on Vanguard News.

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi met in Cairo with US envoy Massad Boulos to discuss developments in Sudan and Lebanon. During the meeting, el-Sissi praised US President Donald Trump’s efforts to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.

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