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Senegal court clears opposition figure Sonko for presidential run


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A Senegalese judge in Dakar has ordered the reinstatement of Ousmane Sonko on the electoral rolls, reviving the imprisoned opponent's bid for the February 2024 presidential election. One of Sonko's lawyers, Bamba Cisse, said that "above…

President Ramaphosa to appeal court decision over Zulu recognition


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South Africa's presidency announced on that President Cyril Ramaphosa will appeal a court decision to set aside his official recognition of King Misuzulu kaZwelithini as the King of the Zulu nation. The North Gauteng High Court in…

Dakar court to rule on Sonko’s eligibility


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Opposition politician Ousmane Sonko will know on Thursday 14th December whether he can be reinstated on the electoral rolls. Sonko’s lawyers and legal counsel for the state of Senegal attended a court hearing in Dakar on Tuesday on the…

ECOWAS court initiates risk management strategies


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The ECOWAS Court of Justice has initiated moves to review its risk management strategies and developing a comprehensive risk register for 2024 under the theme "Risks Register Training and Preparation of the 2024 Risks Register."  …

ECOWAS Court calls for urgent action against military coups


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The President of the ECOWAS Court of Justice, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, has called for urgent action to address the growing trend of military incursions into politics in West Africa. Justice Asante who made the call in a goodwill…

Comoros Supreme Court clears Assoumani for 4th term bid


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Comoros' Supreme Court has approved plans by incumbent President Azali Assoumani to run for another term in the next election due on January 14. Assoumani will be running for a fourth term, after winning his third election in 2019. He…

ECOWAS Court President pledges to enhance performance


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The President of ECOWAS Court, Justice Edward Amoako Asante, has pledged his commitment to implement the roadmap for the enhancement of the regional court’s performance. Justice Asante made the assertion in Nasarawa State, north central…

Central African Republic’s top court confirms constitutional referendum results


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The Central African Republic’s Constitutional Court on Monday validated the results of July’s constitutional referendum, affirming that the “yes” camp won by 95.3% against the “no” camp, which garnered 4.97%. The Constitutional Court…

Court Withdraws Firearm Possession Charges Against Ex-CBN  Governor


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A Federal High Court in Lagos has withdrawn the illegal possession of firearms charge filed by the Government against the former Central Bank of Nigeria CBN Governor Godwin Emefiele. Justice Nicholas Oweibo made the order following an…

Court Grants Former CBN Governor Bail


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Justice Nicholas Oweibo of a Federal High in Lagos, on Tuesday, granted the suspended Central Bank of Nigeria, (CBN) Governor, Godwin Emefiele bail in the sum of N20 million. Emefiele is standing trial on a two-count charge…