AGP Executive Report
Last update: 40 minutes agoJudicial Independence: UN experts said Somalia’s dismissal of Chief Justice Bashe Yusuf Ahmed was unlawful and called for his reinstatement. Constitutional Stakes: In DR Congo, President Félix Tshisekedi signed a referendum law, stoking fears it could clear the way for a third term; opposition leaders vowed to resist. Nigeria’s Democracy: Human rights lawyer Femi Falana warned that political violence and impunity threaten the 2027 elections, while Yiaga Africa reported a 20% drop in youth candidacies. Press Freedom: West African editors demanded bail for detained Nigerian journalist Daniel Ojukwu; in Niger, journalist Serge Mathurin Adou was freed after two years in detention. Land Rights: Ugandan MPs pledged to advance pastoralists’ access to grazing land, water and livestock routes. Cabo Verde Vote: ECOWAS observers arrived ahead of Sunday’s presidential election, urged to support a credible process and build public confidence.
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