AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNigeria’s Political Rights: More than 50 civil society groups called for an independent probe into the October 30 attack on activist and presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore. Sowore has accused Ekiti officials and police of mishandling the investigation; opposition party ADC also says Sokoto authorities are obstructing its campaign, allegations the government disputes. International Justice: Kenya’s Phoebe Okowa won a nine-year term on the International Court of Justice, after Sierra Leone withdrew its candidate to consolidate African support. Reparatory Justice: Ghanaian President John Mahama says a British apology for slavery must be backed by concrete action. King Charles called the trade a “monstrous injustice” but stopped short of an apology or reparations, as the UK government considers one. Press Freedom: UNESCO reports that six in seven journalist murders worldwide go unpunished. Rights advocates say journalists in West Africa face threats, abductions and legal harassment, and are urging governments to deliver protection and justice.
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