Saturday, July 4, 2026

Burkina Faso

July 3, 2026

UN to close human rights office in Burkina Faso 

The announcement follows the Burkina Faso military government’s decision to suspend the UN rights office’s operations indefinitely.

United Nations
July 3, 2026

Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger Rome Statute exit threatens justice for war crimes victims: Amnesty International

Amnesty International said the countries’ withdrawal threatens to deny thousands of victims the possibility of truth, justice and reparations.

Amnesty International
July 1, 2026

Assembly raises concern over Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger withdrawal from ICC treaty

The Assembly noted that participation of countries participation in its activities was crucial.

International Criminal Court
June 26, 2026

Over one billion children face overlapping climate hazards worldwide; Nigeria ranks high: Report 

The hazards are subsequently affecting the health, education, and survival of the population. 

June 23, 2026

Police rescue 38 foreign nationals, probe illegal immigration in Lagos

“The foreign nationals comprise citizens of Chad, Burkina Faso, Benin, Mali, Togo, Cameroon, and Ghana,” he said.

Police officer
June 18, 2026

Yakubu assumes duty as Nigeria’s ambassador to Qatar

Also on hand to welcome him was a delegation of 13 African ambassadors resident in Doha.

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June 14, 2026

Soldiers arrest 46 suspected illegal immigrants in Ogun

The army spokesperson noted that preliminary investigations indicated that the suspects had allegedly resided in the state for about six months without valid immigration documents.

Troops
June 10, 2026

Naval chief urges officers to turn training into action against insecurity

Mr Abbas lauded members of the organising committee, including the college band and catering department, for contributing to the success of the regimental dinner.

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June 8, 2026

Police arrest eight foreign nationals over alleged fake kidnapping in Ogun

“The purported victim was also found to have actively participated in the orchestration of the fake abduction,” the command said.

Police
May 6, 2026

ECOWAS lawmakers order investigation into South Africa’s xenophobic attacks

The ECOWAS Parliament ordered an investigation into the current wave of xenophobic violence against African migrants in South Africa.

ECOWAS Parliament