Mali’s ex-Islamist leader sentenced by ICC to 10 years for war crimes in Timbuktu
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has sentenced Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz, an extremist leader of an al-Qaeda-linked Ansar al-Din armed group, to 10 years […]
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Uganda: Opposition leader Kizza Besigye accused of endangering national security
Four days after his controversial arrest in Kenya and subsequent extradition, veteran Ugandan opposition figure Kizza Besigye appeared before a military Court in Kampala on […]
Diplomatic Clash Erupts over Sudan Ceasefire Resolution at Security Council
A major diplomatic confrontation has unfolded at the United Nations as Russia vetoed a British-backed Security Council resolution calling for a ceasefire in Sudan’s devastating […]
UAE’s French-designed weapon tech found in Sudan ‘in violation of UN embargo’ — Amnesty
Armored vehicles manufactured by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and equipped with defense systems designed and built in France are being used during the civil […]
Guinean Government guarantees conditions for RTP and RDP África to resume broadcasts
On November 14, the Guinea-Bissau Government affirmed that it has fulfilled its obligations and that conditions are in place for RTP and RDP Africa to […]
Chad Legislative Elections: Candidacy of former ruling party’s Secretary General rejected
Several candidates from the Patriotic Salvation Movement (MPS)—the party of former Chadian President Idriss Deby, now a key supporter of his son and successor, Mahamat […]
Ghana: Supreme Court confirms ruling party’s majority in Parliament
The ruling party in Ghana’s Parliament has retained its majority—at least according to a decision issued by the Supreme Court on Tuesday, November 12. The […]
Somaliland: Election Day to test democracy in a tense climate
On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 1.2 million voters in Somaliland head to the polls, marking the fourth time that residents of this self-proclaimed Republic directly […]
Sudan: UN Security Council delegation visits the country
For the first time since Sudan’s conflict erupted over 18 months ago, a United Nations Security Council expert group arrived in Port Sudan on November […]
Sudan: Embassy in South Africa urges regional countries to further support army against RSF
Since the conflict in Sudan erupted in April 2023, it has claimed tens of thousands of lives and displaced over 11 million people. In a […]