Burkina Faso has been placed on an international human rights watchlist following growing concerns over the country's deteriorating civic and political freedoms under military rule.

According to CIVICUS, a global alliance of civil society organisations and activists, authorities have increasingly restricted the activities of civil society organisations, political opposition parties, journalists, and government critics. In a statement, CIVICUS called on Burkina Faso's leader, Ibrahim Traoré, to reverse the dissolution and suspension of civil society organisations, allow political parties to operate freely, and initiate a genuine dialogue to restore democratic governance.

 Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dr Baiye Mbu, West and Central Africa Researcher for the CIVICUS Monitor.

Burkina Faso has been placed on an international human rights watchlist following growing concerns over the country's deteriorating civic and political freedoms under military rule.
According to CIVICUS, a global alliance of civil society organisations and activists, authorities have increasingly restricted the activities of civil society organisations, political opposition parties, journalists, and government critics. In a statement, CIVICUS called on Burkina Faso's leader, Ibrahim Traor&eacute;, to reverse the dissolution and suspension of civil society organisations, allow political parties to operate freely, and initiate a genuine dialogue to restore democratic governance.
&nbsp;Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dr Baiye Mbu, West and Central Africa Researcher for the CIVICUS Monitor.

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Burkina Faso placed on an international human rights watchlist

South Sudan President Salva Kiir has signed amendments to the country's election law, removing requirements that the completion of a permanent constitution and a national census precede elections. Kiir's office described the amendments to the National Elections Act of 2012 as "another major milestone" in preparations for the country's elections.

The South Sudan Opposition Alliance, a coalition of opposition parties and signatory to the 2018 peace agreement, has rejected the changes, saying they were made without adequate consultation among the parties to the agreement.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Edmund Yakani, executive director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation... and Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher at the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs.

South Sudan President Salva Kiir has signed amendments to the country's election law, removing requirements that the completion of a permanent constitution and a national census precede elections. Kiir's office described the amendments to the National Elections Act of 2012 as "another major milestone" in preparations for the country's elections.
The South Sudan Opposition Alliance, a coalition of opposition parties and signatory to the 2018 peace agreement, has rejected the changes, saying they were made without adequate consultation among the parties to the agreement.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Edmund Yakani, executive director of the Community Empowerment for Progress Organisation... and Advocate Sipho Mantula, Researcher at the Thabo Mbeki African School of Public and International Affairs.

 South Sudan President Salva Kiir amends election law ahead of elections

Members of the global progressive movement have gathered in New York to reaffirm their commitment to the principles of the United Nations (UN) Charter, ahead of the High-Level Week of the 81st UN General Assembly. The event, held on Monday evening at Riverside Church under the banner "We Shall Not Be Moved," brought together activists and international figures to celebrate the UN Charter and its principles of sovereign equality, self-determination and peaceful dialogue. 

Delivering the keynote address, South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, said the gathering provided an opportunity to reaffirm the belief that international relations must be guided by the UN Charter and that lasting peace can only be achieved through dialogue.

Channel Africa's reporter Michael Mbewe filed this report.

Members of the global progressive movement have gathered in New York to reaffirm their commitment to the principles of the United Nations (UN) Charter, ahead of the High-Level Week of the 81st UN General Assembly. The event, held on Monday evening at Riverside Church under the banner "We Shall Not Be Moved," brought together activists and international figures to celebrate the UN Charter and its principles of sovereign equality, self-determination and peaceful dialogue.&nbsp;
Delivering the keynote address, South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, said the gathering provided an opportunity to reaffirm the belief that international relations must be guided by the UN Charter and that lasting peace can only be achieved through dialogue.
Channel Africa's reporter Michael Mbewe filed this report.

Global Progressive Movement members gathered in New York ahead of 81st UN General Assembly 

Major U.S. television networks have suspended pooled coverage of President Donald Trump after the White House decided to bar CNN, Politico and MS NOW from access. On Friday, Trump accused the three outlets of publishing "fiction or lies" about his administration.

The organisations say their reporters were denied access to the White House on Saturday. In response to the suspension, the White House has launched its own streaming channel, Trump TV, which provides a 24-hour feed featuring clips of the president.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to media commentator and executive director of the Henry Nxumalo Foundation, Anton Harbour.

Major U.S. television networks have suspended pooled coverage of President Donald Trump after the White House decided to bar CNN, Politico and MS NOW from access. On Friday, Trump accused the three outlets of publishing "fiction or lies" about his administration.
The organisations say their reporters were denied access to the White House on Saturday. In response to the suspension, the White House has launched its own streaming channel, Trump TV, which provides a 24-hour feed featuring clips of the president.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to media commentator and executive director of the Henry Nxumalo Foundation, Anton Harbour.

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