Guinea: The journalist Amadou Diouldé Diallo regains freedom
It is a relief for the journalist Amadou Diouldé Diallo who regains his freedom after nearly three months of detention in the civil prison of […]
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Mali: Supreme Court confirmed the dismissal of charges against several individuals who have been accused of plotting a coup
On Monday, April 19, the Supreme Court rejected the Attorney General’s appeal and confirmed the dismissal of charges against several individuals, including former Prime Minister […]
The US blacklisted Nigeria for being “of particular concern” in terms of religious freedom
The United States on Monday (December 7) added Nigeria to its blacklist of countries “of particular concern” in terms of religious freedom, considered “the first […]
Benin: Journalist Ignace Sossou regained freedom
He’s finally free to move around. Beninese journalist Ignace Sossou, who was convicted in a case opposing him to the public prosecutor, Mario Mètonou, regained […]
Freedom of choice is crucial for refugee returns, UNHCR official stresses
Refugees should never be pressured to decide if they should return to their home countries, a senior UN official has said. The statement was made […]
UN marks 100 years since Mandela’s birth with a vow to continue struggle for equality
Taking stock of his “vast” legacy for mankind, the United Nations marks 100 years since the birth of the late anti-Apartheid activist, Nelson Mandela, this […]
Online Freedom: Tanzania’s govt wins court case against bloggers, activists
Tanzania’s government has won a court case about online content regulations against bloggers and activists in the East African nation, local media reported. The regulation, […]
eSwatini king must leave politics and focus on weddings—Julius Malema
South African politician and leader of the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) party, Julius Malema this weekend called on the King Mswati of eSwatini to leave […]
Washington Denounces Impunity & Restrictions on Freedoms in Algeria
US State Department has denounced restrictions imposed by Algerian authorities on the freedom of the press, assembly and association as well as the lack of […]
Libya: Gaddafi glorification law unconstitutional
“Law 37″ which was passed by the National Transitional Council’s Legal Committee a month ago has been branded unconstitutional by Libya’s Supreme Court during a […]