Mauritania arrests nine anti-slavery campaigners
Mauritanian authorities have arrested nine anti-slavery activists on Sunday, Reuters reported. The activists arrested in Nouakchott over the weekend are accused of public disorder in […]
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Libya: Four GNA Ministers Fired
Four ministers of the Libyan Government of National Accord (GNA) have been sacked for failing to take up positions since the cabinet moved to Tripoli, […]
UN renews UNAMID mandate in Darfur
The United Nations Security Council extended the mandate of the UN-African Union Mission in Darfur (UNAMID) till June 30 next year. The move follows a […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Opposition coalition rejects constitutional reforms
A coalition of 23 opposition political parties in Côte d’Ivoire, including president Gbagbo’s party, have rejected constitutional reforms announced by President Alassane Ouattara. President Alassane […]
Ghana must end modern slavery – US warns
In the 2016 Global Slavery Index, Ghana ranks 13 out of 15 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa and the 34th country with the most modern slaves […]
Botswana’s 1,109-carat uncut Diamond fails to sell in London
The world’s largest uncut diamond discovered in Botswana in November last year, failed to sell at the Sotheby’s auction in London on Wednesday. The “Lesedi […]
Nigeria: Whereabouts of 200 abducted girls remain unknown – Army Chief
The Chief of staff of Nigerian Army, Lt-Gen. Tukur Buratai, on Wednesday, said the whereabouts of the over 200 abducted girls remained unknown. He made […]
Tension mounts after SA’s public broadcaster suspended Journalists
Senior journalists at the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) on Wednesday threatened to down tools following the resignation of acting CEO Jimi Matthews from the […]
UN Mission Exits Liberia
The United Nation Peace keeping mission in Liberia (UNMIL) will definitely leave the country on Friday. The task of ensuring proper security will now be […]
Ghana: US Grants $10 million to Support Agriculture
The United States is investing $10 million in Ghana to help the west-African nation meet international standards and guidelines for its agricultural produce. The grant […]