AGP Executive Report
Last update: 22 minutes agoSomalia’s Rule-of-Law Crisis: The Supreme Court voided President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s term extension and ordered elections within 90 days. UN experts condemned the government’s dismissal of the chief justice and intimidation of judges; officials have rejected the court’s orders. Nigeria’s Political Violence: Armed men attacked an opposition campaign event in Lagos, injuring supporters and journalists. The incident adds to concerns about intimidation as parties prepare for the 2027 election. DR Congo’s Constitution: President Félix Tshisekedi signed a referendum law, intensifying fears that constitutional changes could open the way to a third term. Opposition groups say they will resist. Gambia’s Election: The electoral commission named five candidates for the December 5 presidential poll, including incumbent Adama Barrow, who is seeking a third term after hopes for constitutional term limits stalled. Western Sahara: A Sahrawi delegation is attending a Madrid conference on the people’s rights to self-determination and independence, and on the exploitation of the territory’s resources.
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