Indeed, what we are witnessing is a classic failure on the part of both our National Assembly and the Executive. In a time when the nation is facing an existential threat what is expected is a concerted effort and cooperation by the two leading national institutions to salvage the country.[Read More…]
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Nigerian Journalist Detained By Security Forces, Interrogated Over Sources
Nigerian authorities should cease their intimidation of journalist Saint Mienpamo Onitsha and ensure that security forces permit the press to work freely, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. At about 1 a.m. on May 9, four masked Department of State Services agents forced their way into the home of[Read More…]
Covid-19: Gambia’s Barrow Extends State Of Emergency
President Adama Barrow of the Gambia Tuesday extended a state of emergency in the for a further 21 days, putting two fingers up at the country’s National Assembly that had earlier rejected his motion for an extension. Mr Barrow’s government failed to secure votes in the National Assembly required to[Read More…]