African Coalition Advocates for Sanctions in Biopiracy Treaty

African Coalition Advocates for Sanctions in Biopiracy Treaty A coalition of African nations has advocated for the implementation of a sanctions mechanism during the commencement of discussions on a groundbreaking treaty aimed at combatting “biopiracy”. The United Nations initiated deliberations on Monday in Geneva to finalize the treaty, which seeks to prevent the exploitation of…

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UN Queries Kenya, Nigeria over Kanu’s Extradition

The United Nations (UN) has demanded an explanation on the alleged abduction, torture and detention of the leader of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, from the Kenyan and Nigerian governments. It was gathered that the UN received information on allegations of enforced disappearance, arbitrary detention, torture, and ill-treatment of Kanu by…

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