Human Rights Watch finds widesread abuse of mental health patients in Nigeria
The Abuja Government has yet to respond to to a report by Human Rights Watch of widespread abuse of mental health patients in Nigeria. The international watchdog’s calling for the development of community-based services to provide traditionally expensive care to mental health patients by cash-strapped authorities. Human Rights Watch staff visit 28 institutions including state-run, […]
Guinea President sacks Security Minister after deadly protests about extending his mandate
Guinea’s President Alpha Conde has sacked his security minister following delay protests against indications he will try to stay in power after his two-term mandate runs out. At least 13 people have died in demonstrations in Conakry in recent days. President Alpha Conde hasn’t given an official reason for sacking Security Minister Alpha Ibrahima […]