21 h. ago DSS Arrests Activist In Edo Over Controversial Protest Plans In Support For Birkina

Popular Edo-based activist, Marxist Kola Edokpayi, is currently in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), following his attempt to organize a protest in support of Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore. Edokpayi, known for his strong stance on social justice and Pan-African causes, was reportedly picked up after meeting with Edo […] The post DSS Arrests Activist In Edo Over Controversial Protest Plans In Support For Birkina-Faso Military Leader appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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37 h. ago ECOWAS Parliament Seeks Return Of Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger To Regional Body

The Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Parliament) has again lamented that the withdrawal of the three Sahel countries of Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger from the regional bloc, which has been together for the past 50 years, has been a challenging experience. The Chairman of the Joint Committee on Delocalised […]

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1 week ago Burkina Faso says it foiled coup plot backed by terrorist leaders in Ivory Coast

Burkina Faso’s military government says it has foiled a “major plot” to overthrow Ibrahim Traoré, junta leader, accusing current and read more Burkina Faso says it foiled coup plot backed by terrorist leaders in Ivory Coast

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2 w. ago ECOWAS reaffirms support for Guinea’s return to constitutional order

The Economic Community of West African States has dispatched a technical mission to Guinea as part of ongoing efforts to assist the country in its transition back to constitutional governance. The initiative, announced by ECOWAS Commission’s President, Omar Touray, in a statement issued by the commission on Monday, highlighted the regional body’s continued support for Read More

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3 w. ago Nigeria Has Highest Number Of Failed Projects In The World – APPPMON

The Association of Practising Professional Project Managers of Nigeria (APPPMON) said that Nigeria has the highest number of failed projects in the world. The association, which also said the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) allegedly abandoned over 1,300 projects in the Niger Delta region, however, disclosed that its new initiative, the APPPMON Body of Knowledge and […]

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3 w. ago 178,000 mothers, one million newborns die in Africa every year

The World Health Organisation of the African region said each year, an estimated 178,000 mothers and one million newborns die in the African region—many from preventable causes. The health body made this known on Monday in a release to commemorate World Health Day, celebrated on April 7 annually. This year’s campaign focuses on improving maternal Read More

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3 w. ago No country has developed under democracy — Burkina Faso President

President of Burkina Faso, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, said the country is undergoing a “popular, progressive revolution” and not operating under a democratic system. He added that it is difficult to pinpoint a country that has developed practising democratic rule. Traore made the disclosure during a flag-raising ceremony at the Koulouba Palace last week. He said, Read More

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