Guinea’s transitional government has suspended the RPG, the party of ousted
President Alpha Condé, and the UFR of former Prime Minister Sidya Touré for three
months. However, the main opposition party, UFDG, led by Cellou Dalein Diallo, can
continue its activities but must hold a congress within tw” months. The move follows the
release of the final report on the political party evaluation campaign, raising speculation
about a broader political reshuffling in Guinea.
Author: Tiffany Bright
Breakthrough in Antiviral Treatment for Infected Monkeys
A U.S. study published in *Science Advances* on March 14 has revealed a significant
breakthrough in antiviral treatments. Researchers successfully treated infected
monkeys using an antiviral drug administered in pill form. This development raises
hopes for more accessible and affordable treatments for humans in the future.
Malian Civil Society Leader Badara Alou Sacko Abducted
Malian civil society leader Badara Alou Sacko has been missing for the past 48 hours
after being abducted on Friday in Bamako. Sacko, known for his outspoken criticism of
the ruling junta, was a vocal figure on social media. His disappearance has sparked
concerns about the safety of activists and freedom of expression in Mali.
Dozens Killed in Solenzo, Burkina Faso, in Retaliatory Attack
Solenzo, a village in western Burkina Faso, has been the site of a violent massacre,
with videos circulating on social media showing armed men walking among bound and
lifeless bodies. According to Human Rights Watch (HRW), the killings, which occurred
on March 10 and 11, were carried out by Volunteers for the Defense of the Homeland
(VDP) in retaliation for jihadist attacks. The Burkinabe government acknowledged the
incident but has not condemned the operation.