News Update

Amnesty International reported Monday, 20th October 2025, that Tanzanian authorities have “intensified their repression of dissent against the opposition, journalists, civil society and human rights defenders in a deliberate strategy to instill fear, suppress civic engagement and entrench power” ahead of upcoming general elections. Political dissidents have voiced fear and cynicism toward the approaching election, with…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has alerted the general public to a fake recruitment advert currently circulating on social media. The fraudulent announcement falsely claims that INEC is recruiting new staff and directs applicants to a fake portal. This post will provide the truth about the situation, explain why the advert is fraudulent, and…

As African nations balance relations with global powers like China and Russia, Kenya is betting big on Washington. The East African country has signed a high-profile lobbying contract with Continental Strategy LLC, a U.S. firm led by former Trump administration official Carlos Trujillo, to advance its interests in the United States. A Costly Strategic Deal…

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has issued a new directive requiring all Point-of-Sale (PoS) terminals in the country to be geo-tagged within 60 days. The policy, announced on 26 August 2025, aims to combat fraud, improve consumer protection, and strengthen oversight of Nigeria’s rapidly expanding digital payments sector. According to the CBN, geo-tagging will…