Gambian President suspends death penalty
Gambian President Adama Barrow has announced a suspension on the death penalty as the West African tiny nation is trying to regain its international reputation, […]
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Algeria’s coastguard intercepts 286 migrants en route to Europe
Algeria’s Defense Ministry on Sunday said coastguard has picked up 286 would-be illegal migrants heading across the Mediterranean to Europe by boat. According to a […]
Egypt expresses regret as US plans to withhold aid
The Egyptian government on Wednesday expressed regret over a United States decision to deny the North African nation about $95.7 million in aid and to […]
Tanzania: About 479 people accused of witchcraft killed
Human Rights watchdogs are calling on authorities in Tanzania to take action as about 479 people accused of being witches have been killed in the […]
Côte d’Ivoire: Rights Groups warn on ONUCI departure
The U.N. peacekeeping mission in Côte d’Ivoire, known as UNOCI, came to an end this week, 13 years after it intervened to implement a peace […]
IMF team to visit DR Congo as economic crisis deepens
International Monetary Fund Managing Director, Christine Lagarde on Thursday proposed a visit of IMF officials in Democratic Republic of Congo to check the state of […]
U.N. expresses concern over rampant insecurity in Burundi
United Nations Human Rights chief Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein on Tuesday urged officials in Burundi to end the impunity of the government-allied militia called the […]
US slams Congo Brazzaville over human rights violations
The United State this weekend slammed the republic of Congo leaders for gross human rights violations that occurred in the Central African nation in 2016. […]
South Sudan: Ex-general vows to topple president Kiir
A disgruntled South Sudanese army general on Monday announced he had formed a new anti-government rebel group to topple incumbent president Salva Kiir Lieutenant General […]
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 […]