Burkinabe Transitional President Grants Amnesty to Soldiers Involved in 2015 Coup Attempt

Burkina Faso’s transitional president has granted amnesty to over twenty soldiers convicted or prosecuted in connection with the September 15-16, 2015 events. A decree issued on March 24, 2025, states that the pardon extends to disciplinary sanctions, but those reinstated in the military will not be entitled to career reconstruction or compensation. The decision follows…

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From Sokoto To Edo To Abuja: Sowore Demands Justice For Victims Of Extrajudicial Killings Across Nigeria

  Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore has called for justice for victims of extrajudicial killings in Nigeria, urging authorities to ensure accountability for all perpetrators, regardless of their affiliations.   Sowore made the statement on Sunday through his X (formerly Twitter) handle, where he condemned various instances of mob violence and…

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