August 9, 2023

MFWA decries attacks against the media in Niger

The Media Foundation for West Africa deplores the serial press freedom violations in Niger over the past two weeks, and urges the new military government to take steps to protect the media and Niger’s civic space.In the latest act of repression, the ju…

Police launch a manhunt for an escape prisoner

The Lephalale Police in Waterberg District have launched a manhunt after a 32-year-old male awaiting trial prisoner escaped from lawful custody at Lephalale Police Station.The suspect, identified as Anthony Makhusha, a Zimbabwean National was arrested …