Tag: #DemocracyUnderThreat
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ECOWAS SAYS WEST AFRICAN DEMOCRACY IS ON THE BRINK
West Africa’s top regional body is sounding the alarm, warning that democracy across the sub-region is facing a “critical threat” as coups, attempted coups and political unrest continue to spread. At the 55th Session of its Mediation and Security Council in Abuja, ECOWAS Commission President Omar Touray said the situation has reached emergency levels, urging…
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UN DEMANDS JUSTICE AFTER DEADLY POST-ELECTION VIOLENCE SHAKES TANZANIA
Following the violent aftermath of Tanzania’s October 29 elections, the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) has condemned the killings amid protests against President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s re-election. Hundreds have reportedly died, with many more injured or detained as unrest escalated. Clashes between protesters and security forces led to widespread…
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PDP BLASTS SENATE OVER ATTEMPT TO BLOCK AKPOTI-UDUAGHAN’S RESUMPTION
PDP accuses Senate of unconstitutional move to silence Kogi Central’s elected voice. The PDP condemned the Senate’s effort to bar Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan from resuming duties after her six-month suspension, calling it a violation of constitutional rights and gender attacks. National Publicity Secretary Debo Ologunagba urged Senate President Akpabio to clarify the issue and demanded…
