Morocco: Proposed amendments for the family code ready for submission to King’s appreciation
The proposals for the revision of the Moroccan Family Code are ready and will be submitted to the high appreciation of King Mohammed VI. The […]
Month: March 2024
Guinea: Official Inauguration of Mohammed VI Mosque in Conakry
In accordance with the instructions of King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, the Mohammed VI Foundation of African Ulema, in coordination with the competent […]
Russia’s Wagner mercenaries accused of atrocities against civilians in Mali — HRW
Russian mercenaries from the Kremlin-backed Wagner Group working alongside Malian armed forces have unlawfully killed and summarily executed dozens of civilians in the West African […]
Former South African President Jacob Zuma Disqualified from May Elections
Former South African President Jacob Zuma has been disqualified from participating in the upcoming May elections, according to the electoral commission. The elections, scheduled for […]
Cyclone Gamane hits Madagascar killing 11 people
At least 11 people were killed and 7000 homes were destroyed, when Cyclone Gamane veered into Madagascar’s north. The storm was moving at a speed […]
Central Bank of Nigeria Establishes Minimum Capital Base Requirements for Banks
The Central Bank of Nigeria has introduced revised minimum capital requirements for banks in a move aimed at bolstering their resilience and fortifying the country’s […]
Mali: Rights Groups Report Russian Wagner Mercenaries Assisting Army in Civilian Casualties
Human rights reports this week disclose the involvement of the Russian private military group Wagner in aiding government forces in central and northern Mali, conducting […]
US Court Sentences Son of Guinea-Bissau’s Former President for Drug Trafficking
The offspring of Guinea-Bissau’s former president has been handed a sentence exceeding six years in a US court for orchestrating an international heroin trafficking operation. […]
Uganda: Salaam Bank Launches First Islamic Bank
In Uganda, Salaam Bank Limited, a unit of the Djibouti-based Salaam Group, commenced operations on Wednesday as the nation’s inaugural Islamic banking-compliant financial institution, as […]
Opposition Rallies: Togo Urged to Protest Against President’s New Constitution Approval
In Togo, activists and opposition leaders are mobilizing against the imminent endorsement of a new constitution by President Faure Gnassingbe. The proposed constitution, approved by […]