Fifa Bans Former Gabonese Youth Coach for Life Over Sexual Abuse, but Calls for Further Action
Fifa’s decision to impose on March 6 a life ban on former Gabonese youth coach Patrick Assoumou Eyi, after finding him guilty of sexually abusing […]
Month: March 2025
UN Calls for Accountability Following Attacks in Central African Republic
The United Nations has called on March 6 for accountability in the Central African Republic (CAR) after uncovering evidence of serious human rights violations committed […]
Microsoft to Invest $300 Million in South Africa’s AI Infrastructure by 2027
Microsoft has announced plans to invest an additional 5.4 billion rands ($296.81 million) in South Africa by 2027, focusing on expanding its cloud and artificial […]
Lesotho officials respond to US President’s “insulting” remarks
Lesotho’s Foreign Minister expressed profound dismay Wednesday following remarks by the American president dismissing the African nation as a country “nobody has ever heard of” […]
Zambia’s Failure to Address Lead Poisoning Crisis Endangers Children’s Health, Warns HRW
On 5th March 2025, Human Rights Watch (HRW) issued a stark warning about the increasing exposure of children to lead poisoning in Zambia, particularly in […]
Mozambican Police Open Fire on Opposition March, Leader’s Whereabouts Unknown
Mozambican police opened fire on supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane as they marched on March 5 in the capital, Maputo, resulting in at least […]
Mali Suspends Artisanal Mining Permits for Foreigners After Deadly Accidents
Mali announced on March 5th the suspension of new artisanal mining permits for foreigners following a series of deadly accidents in recent weeks. The decision […]
Presidents of Ghana and Ivory Coast Discussed ECOWAS Unity and Regional Cooperation
Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara and Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama held talks on March 5 in Abidjan, focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and regional cooperation. […]
Tunisian Opposition Leaders Face Mass Trial Amid Claims of Political Persecution
A high-profile trial of around 40 prominent opposition figures began in Tunisia on Tuesday March 3, with lawyers, rights groups, and relatives claiming that the […]
UK Government Refuses Further Payments to Rwanda Following Cancellation of Migrant Deal
The United Kingdom Government has confirmed on March 4 that it will not make any further payments to Rwanda following the cancellation of the controversial […]