The Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), have approved setting up a special court to try crimes committed in Gambia during its military dictatorship.

The decision was made at the summit of regional heads of state in Nigeria's capital, Abuja over the weekend. The court will try alleged crimes committed under military dictator Yahya Jammeh, whose rule from 1996 to 2017 was marked by arbitrary detention, sexual abuse and extrajudicial killings.

 Lulu Gaboo spoke to a journalist based in Gambia, Omar Bah.

The Heads of State and Government of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), have approved setting up a special court to try crimes committed in Gambia during its military dictatorship.
The decision was made at the summit of regional heads of state in Nigeria's capital, Abuja over the weekend. The court will try alleged crimes committed under military dictator Yahya Jammeh, whose rule from 1996 to 2017 was marked by arbitrary detention, sexual abuse and extrajudicial killings.
&nbsp;Lulu Gaboo spoke to a journalist based in Gambia, Omar Bah.

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Ecowas approves the setting up of a special court to try crimes committed in Gambia during its military dictatorship

The event organisers at a holiday funfair in Oyo State, Nigeria have been arrested after several children died during a stampede at the fair.

The injured were taken to local hospitals and parents were asked to check for missing persons. 

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa's correspondent in Nigeria, Jonathan James Lyamghon.

The event organisers at a holiday funfair in Oyo State, Nigeria have been arrested after several children died during a stampede at the fair.
The injured were taken to local hospitals and parents were asked to check for missing persons.&nbsp;
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa's correspondent in Nigeria, Jonathan James Lyamghon.

Event organisers at a holiday funfair in Oyo State, Nigeria arrested 

The Commissioner of the South African Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, and the Chief Executive Officer of Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), Ms Mpumi Mpofu, held a media briefing this morning at the OR Tambo International Airport to address key operational updates and collaborative efforts between the BMA and ACSA to ensure seamless border management and security, particularly during the peak holiday season.

The aim of the briefing was also to provide insights into the measures being implemented to enhance the efficiency and security of South Africa's ports of entry, particularly airports, during this critical period. 

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe.

The Commissioner of the South African Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, and the Chief Executive Officer of Airports Company South Africa (ACSA), Ms Mpumi Mpofu, held a media briefing this morning at the OR Tambo International Airport to address key operational updates and collaborative efforts between the BMA and ACSA to ensure seamless border management and security, particularly during the peak holiday season.
The aim of the briefing was also to provide insights into the measures being implemented to enhance the efficiency and security of South Africa's ports of entry, particularly airports, during this critical period.&nbsp;
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Channel Africa's reporter Micheal Mbewe.

Border Management Authority and the Airport Company updates on measures being implemented to enhance the efficiency and security of South Africa's ports of entry

A survey by Nigeria's National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that more than 2 million people were kidnapped in the West African nation between May 2023 and April 2024. According to the report, 91% of the kidnappings were attributed to ransom demands, while other cases were due to political, criminal or terrorist motives.

The survey has also found that Nigerians paid a cumulative 1.42 billion dollars to kidnappers within the same period.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dengiyefa Angalapu, a Research Analyst at the Centre for Democracy and Development.

A survey by Nigeria's National Bureau of Statistics has revealed that more than 2 million people were kidnapped in the West African nation between May 2023 and April 2024. According to the report, 91% of the kidnappings were attributed to ransom demands, while other cases were due to political, criminal or terrorist motives.
The survey has also found that Nigerians paid a cumulative 1.42 billion dollars to kidnappers within the same period.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Dengiyefa Angalapu, a Research Analyst at the Centre for Democracy and Development.

Ecowas approves the setting up of a special court to try crimes committed in Gambia during its military dictatorship

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