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  • SERAP And 261 Others Sue NBC, Ask Court To Overturn Fines On Channels TV, AIT, Arise TV
    The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project and 261 concerned Nigerians, civil society organisations, and media groups have filed a lawsuit against the National Broadcasting Commission and Minister of Information and Culture Mr Lai Mohammed over the fines the commission imposed on Channels Television, AIT and Arise TV for their coverage of the EndSARS protests in the country.

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  • Nigerian Governmnet Vows To End Impunity For Crimes Against Journalists
    The Federal Government has vowed to end impunity for crimes against members of the public including journalists.
    Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami disclosed this on Sunday, as he recognised the United Nation’s proclamation of November 2nd as the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes Against Journalists.

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  • Nigeria Records 111 New COVID-19 Cases
    The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control has confirmed 111new cases of coronavirus in the country. This brings the total number of COVID-19 infections recorded in the country so far to 62,964.
    The Nigeria Centre for Disease Control in a tweet showed the 111 new cases are reported from 8 states.

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  • Uganda TV Stations Reject Red Berets Ban
    The head of the media association of Uganda has said broadcasters will ignore a directive by the government spokesman, Ofwono Opondo, banning TV stations from hosting guests wearing red berets.
    Mr Opondo on Tuesday said that it was illegal to wear a red beret and those who flout the order would be prosecuted.

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  • Senegal's President Dissolves Government
    Senegalese President Macky Sall has dissolved his government, according to a statement from the presidency.
    President Sall has signed four decrees to that effect.
    No reason was given for the move or when the new cabinet is likely to be formed. The dissolved government had 32 ministers and three state secretaries.

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  • US Concerned Over Guinea Poll Results
    The US has expressed concern over inconsistencies in preliminary results of Guinea's presidential election.
    The US embassy in a statement spoke of a lack of transparency in vote tabulations and inconsistencies between the announced results and tally sheets results from polling stations.

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  • Zambian Journalists Summoned Over Leaked Budget Speech
    Police in Zambia have summoned two journalists from a privately-owned TV station for questioning over a reportedly leaked budget speech presented to parliament last month.
    Diamond Television said its chief executive, Costa Mwansa, and head of news, George Chomba, have been asked to appear before police today.

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