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Burkina Faso reinstates death penalty after legislature vote

The Justice Ministry says a new penal code restores capital punishment, reversing its 2018 abolition and drawing concern from rights advocates.

Workers marched in Dakar ahead of a three-day general strike, warning that rising costs and a walkout could disrupt public services.

Disputes over cooperation with President William Ruto have exposed divisions in the Orange Democratic Movement and questions about its future.

Jean Claude Hategekimana describes leaving the FDLR and preparing for civilian life at Rwanda’s Mutobo Demobilisation and Reintegration Centre.

Nigeria urged the UN to address food affordability, nutrition and access alongside production, citing poverty, displacement and livelihood losses.

Education Minister Romaizah Haji Mohd Salleh told technical graduates to use AI to improve efficiency, not replace human knowledge and ability.

Nigerian officials joined Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger representatives for discussions aimed at restoring cohesion between ECOWAS and the Sahel bloc.

The UN said Nigeria paid its regular budget contribution in full and highlighted Nollywood and Igbo-Ora’s reputation for twin births.

Nigeria called for binding international rules, warning that low-cost autonomous weapons could become accessible to terrorist groups.

A coalition led by Nigeria urged a binding agreement to strengthen international protection and cooperation for people affected by disasters.