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- Civil Society Coalition Defends Ahmed Dangiwa’s Housing Legacy Following Cabinet Reshuffle By President Tinubu
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: Africa
A coalition of civil society organizations has issued a strong defense of former Housing Minister Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, citing a record of significant institutional reforms and housi...
- ANC to Headhunt Mayoral Candidates Outside Party Ranks Amid Local Government Performance Crisis
Published: Apr 11, 2026
Section: Africa
ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula has announced a new recruitment strategy to identify mayoral candidates for metros and major cities by looking beyond traditional internal stru...
- Femi Falana and Civil Society Leaders Demand Robust Regulatory Framework to Prevent Political Abuse of Proposed State Police
Published: Apr 3, 2026
Section: Africa
Prominent activists and legal experts are advocating for a democratic management structure for the proposed state police to ensure it serves citizens rather than political interest...
- Iranian Authorities Detain Award Winning Human Rights Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh Amid Intensifying Civil Society Crackdown
Published: Apr 2, 2026
Section: Middle East
Prominent Iranian attorney Nasrin Sotoudeh was arrested by security forces at her home in Tehran on Wednesday night. Activists suggest the detention is part of a broader systemic c...
- Abubakar Suleiman Elected To Lead Borno Civil Society Network Following Landmark Electronic Voting Process
Published: Mar 29, 2026
Section: Africa
The Network of Civil Society Organizations of Borno State has transitioned to new leadership after a transparent, one hour electronic election held in Maiduguri. Abubakar Suleiman,...
- Lagos Police Commissioner Threatens Task Force Dissolution Following Rising Allegations Of Extortion And Torture
Published: Mar 22, 2026
Section: Africa
Lagos State Commissioner of Police Moshood Jimoh has issued a final warning to the state task force regarding systemic misconduct and human rights violations. The police command ha...
- EU Tech Enforcer Assures Officials and Civil Society Following Escalating Threats from US Leadership
Published: Feb 17, 2026
Section: Politics
The European Union’s top tech regulator has issued a defiant message to officials and civil society, urging them not to be intimidated by threats originating from the United States...