Political and legal systems across several African nations are failing citizens, characterized by patriarchal assumptions and anti-LGBTQ+ laws.

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Africa
continent
- Ghana hosts a global conference on reparatory justice, debating colonial legacy and the government-backed repeal of the Code Noir.Mon 17:37
- El Nino is causing global weather patterns to bring heat and dryness to various regions, testing global food output.Mon 16:37
Nigeria
sovereign state in West Africa
- Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory Administration is tightening security measures in the nation's capital, Abuja.Mon 17:52
- Program coverage includes the capital territory of Abuja.Mon 17:52
Kenya
country in Eastern Africa
- William Ruto is leading efforts to protect Kenya.Mon 16:42
- Kenya warns Uganda against election interference as political alliances extend into the Nyanza region.Mon 16:37

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Akosua Adomako Ampofo and Sylvia Tamale urged examination of political arguments and questioned the justice of majority legislation in Africa.Sep 17
Both Kenya and Cameroon are facing issues related to popular sovereignty and the scrutiny of colonial violence through their justice systems.Sep 8

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