AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoAccountability in Nigeria: SERAP is asking a court to compel INEC to explain more than ₦126bn in election spending. An Ondo court also upheld ₦9m in damages against UBA for wrongly freezing a customer’s account. Press Freedom: Gabon has resumed issuing press cards after a five-year pause, but a five-day application deadline has raised concerns about rushed or exclusionary accreditation. Migrant Rights: Racist protests and online threats in Tripoli are adding to fears among migrants, including Sudanese refugees, despite limited turnout at demonstrations. Women’s Safety: Rising femicides in Cameroon have sparked protests and calls for stronger laws and protection. History in Schools: Burkina Faso’s curriculum overhaul aims to decolonize history teaching, while critics warn against replacing omissions with a narrow, politicised account. UN Rights Council: Nigeria and Zambia have won seats for 2027–29; advocates say their terms should bring stronger protections at home and across the region.
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