Landlords and occupiers of public buildings in Nigeria now risk a fine of N1 million, a jail term of 12 months, or both, if they fail to insure their properties …
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Community DevelopmentGovernment PolicyLawNewsPublic ServicesRwandaSecurity
Minister Habimana Tells New DASSO Officers: “Uphold Discipline and Serve with Pride”
The Rwandan Minister of Local Government, Dominique Habimana, has called on newly graduated officers of the District Administrative Security Support Organ (DASSO) to maintain high levels of discipline, professionalism, and …
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AgricultureAquacultureEconomic DevelopmentEnvironmentFisheriesGovernanceLaw
Ethiopia Introduces New Fishing Law to Tackle Illegal Practices
The Ethiopian Ministry of Agriculture has announced a new legal framework aimed at protecting the country’s fish resources and regulating fishing activities nationwide. The move comes after years of unregulated …
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FinanceGovernanceInternational AffairsLawPoliticsSecurity
Libya Fights Money Laundering Ahead of FATF Review
The National Committee for Combating Money Laundering and Terrorism Financing in Libya has held a high-level meeting to discuss the country’s preparedness ahead of a crucial international review. The meeting, …
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CrimeGOVERNMENTLawNigeriaPublic SafetySecurity
Abia Police Kill Five Kidnappers, Recover Weapons in Major Operation
The Abia State Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against violent crime, killing five suspected kidnappers and recovering a large cache of weapons in a successful …
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Anti-CorruptionGovernanceJudiciaryLawPublic SectorWestern Africa
Liberia Justices Risk Suspension Over Asset Issues
The Office of the Ombudsman in Liberia has recommended the suspension of four Justices of the Supreme Court, including outgoing Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene G. Yuoh, for failing to declare their …
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ElectionHuman RightsLawPoliticsWestern Africa
Cameroon Court Begins Presidential Election Dispute Hearings
The Constitutional Council of Cameroon has officially announced that it will begin hearing pre-election disputes from August 4, 2025, as part of the legal process leading up to the October …
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AgricultureGovernanceLandLawPoliciesRural Development
Zambia Agriculturists Advocate Land Reform, Warn Against Abuse
The Agricultural Institute of Zambia (AIZ) has thrown its weight behind the proposed Lands and Deeds Registry (Amendment) Bill, 2025, but has also raised key concerns about the implementation of …
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Child SafetyEducationInternational AffairsLawPoliticsTechnology
YouTube Included in Australia’s Social Media Ban for Teens
Australia has announced a major decision to ban children under the age of 16 from having social media accounts, and YouTube has now been officially added to the list of …
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GovernanceImmigrationInternational AffairsLawSecurityTravel & Tourism
Customs Warns Travellers on Visa Misuse, Dollar Limits
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has issued a serious warning to Nigerians, especially those planning to travel to the United States of America, over the misuse of US entry visas …