Kenya: campaigns officially kick off for August vote
The official campaigns for Kenya’s presidential and general elections kicked off last weekend in the East African nation. Kenyans go to the polls on August […]
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CAR: 45 civilians killed in apparent reprisal strikes – HRW
Recent clashes in the Central African Republic have killed at least 45 civilians in the first quarter of 2017, Human Rights Watch said in a […]
US plans arm deal with terror-stricken Nigeria
United States government is planning to sell up to a dozen ground attack aircraft to Nigeria’s air force in a deal that could be worth […]
Ghana follows 7 African countries to ratify convention on Mercury
Ghana has ratified the Minamata Convention on Mercury to protect human health and communities affected by mercury pollution in the West African nation, officials said […]
CAR: Armed groups, UN forces occupy schools – HRW
Human Rights Watch (HRW) on Thursday said armed men and United Nations peacekeepers in Central African Republic have occupied schools, preventing pupils across the country […]
Uganda: Palace raid death toll climbs above 100 – Police
Ugandan security forces on Thursday reviewed the death toll of last year assault on a tribal leader’s palace. Officials said more than 100 were killed […]
Gambia election: Long vote count begins
Officials in Gambia began the process of counting marbles that voters had cast for one of three presidential candidates. Voters on Thursday queued at polling […]
Gambia: Embattled Jammeh submits candidacy for fifth term in office
Gambian incumbent president Yahya Jammeh, on Thursday filed his application for a fifth term in office in the West African nation. Jammeh, 51, who took […]
UNMISS Boss in South Sudan Sacked
The commander of the United Nations’ peacekeeping force in South Sudan has been sacked on Tuesday, Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon’s office said. The move follows a […]
Nigerian Officials ‘Sexually Abused Girls’ – HRW
A report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused the personnel of the Nigerian Police Force, Army, vigilante groups and camp leaders of raping young […]