Captain Ibrahim Traoré is the interim President of Burkina Faso, having assumed power on September 30, 2022, after a military coup. At just 34 years old at the time of taking office, he became the world’s youngest leader and head of state. Traoré led the coup that ousted Lieutenant Colonel Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, citing the … Read more
During the launch of its 35th edition of the world report on Thursday, Human Rights Watch Africa attributed these enforced disappearances to a shadowy government-linked special squad, reminiscent of the disbanded Special Service Unit (SSU) under the previous regime. The activists allege that this new unit, known as the Operation Support Unit (OSU), has been … Read more
The General Service Unit (GSU) is a paramilitary wing composed of highly trained police officers and soldiers from the Kenyan Police and Kenyan Military. Their primary role is maintaining law and order, safeguarding national security, and protecting the country’s territory. This article explores the GSU personnel salaries, allowances, and benefits enjoyed in Kenya. GSU Salaries … Read more