TRIAL BEGINS OF CENTRAL AFRICAN EX-PRESIDENT BOZIZE OVER WAR CRIMES. (PHOTO).

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 Trial begins of Central African ex-president Bozize over war crimes A UN-backed court in the the Central African Republic will on Tuesday begin the trial in absentia of former president Francois Bozize, over crimes against humanity committed between 2009 and 2013. The alleged crimes committed by members of Bozize's security forces include murder, enforced disappearance, torture and rape. Bozize, 79, who seized power in a 2003 coup before being overthrown 10 years later by rebels, has been living in exile in Guinea-Bissau since March 2023. But three of his former senior military officers, Eugene Barret Ngaikosset, Vianney Semndiro and Firmin Junior Danboy, are all in pre-trial detention in the Central African Republic. Crimes against humanity The case will be heard by the Special Criminal Court (SCC), a hybrid jurisdiction located in the capital Bangui with Central African and foreign judges. In February 2024, the SCC issued an international arrest warrant for the former president ...

PLATEAU GOV. SACKS 17 LG CHAIRMEN, PREPARES FOR LG ELECTIONS. (PHOTO).


 Plateau Governor Sacks 17 LG Chairmen, Prepares for Local Government Elections


Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, has announced the dissolution of the 17 Local Government Transition Implementation Committee Chairmen, effective 6th September 2024. This development was disclosed in a statement issued by the Governor on Friday night. The committees, which were constituted on 9th June 2023, had their tenures extended several times, but will now be replaced by Directors of Personnel Management in each local government area until elections are held on 9th October 2024 to fill the positions.


The Governor's statement, signed by his Director of Press and Public Affairs, Dr. Gyang Bere, praised the outgoing Transition Committee Chairmen for their leadership and contributions to local development. "Governor Mutfwang commended the Transition Committee Chairmen for their exemplary leadership and dedication to advancing developmental projects that have directly impacted their communities," the statement read. The Governor also urged the former chairmen to continue offering valuable counsel to promote peace and unity within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and across Plateau State.


In addition, Governor Mutfwang called on the former chairmen to work closely with their constituents to ensure the success of the PDP in the upcoming local government elections. He thanked the people of Plateau State for their steadfast support, stating, "The outcome of the PDP primaries for the chairmanship and councillorship elections reflects the deep connection the people have with the party." The Governor reiterated his commitment to running a transparent and accountable government that prioritizes the interests of all citizens.

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