“Democracy fails when it is not purposefully led”. Dear Fatoumatta, When a part of society is hurting, and another part is not listening, then a few individuals can play leader/hero and build walls. Leadership and heroism are not to be found in those who lead the masses by holding onto[Read More…]
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Channels TV reporter dies from injuries after shooting at Nigeria protest
-Nigerian authorities should immediately investigate the death of Precious Owolabi, a reporter for the privately owned Channels TV, who was shot during a protest in Abuja on July 22, and ensure those responsible are held to account. Owolabi, 23, was shot while covering a confrontation between Shiite Muslim protesters and[Read More…]
Scores feared drowned in shipwreck off Libya
(BBC Africa) Up to 150 people may have drowned in a shipwreck off the coast of Libya, the UN refugee agency says. A further 150 people were rescued by fishermen and returned to Libya by coastguards, the UNHCR said. It is not clear if the migrants were on one or[Read More…]
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