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 […]
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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 […]
UN Rebukes South Sudan over July Rapes, Killings
The United Nations on Monday accused South Sudan for failing to render justice after “grave human rights abuses” were committed during an explosion of violence […]
Sudan: Trump will be ‘much easier to deal with’ – Al Bachir
Sudan’s President, Omar al-Bashir on Wednesday described President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump as a person with a clear line as compared to others […]
Ethiopia Declares 6-Month State of Emergency
Ethiopia’s government has declared a 6-month state of emergency on Sunday citing deteriorating security situation in Oromia regional state. Anti-government protesters in Oromia, the country’s […]
Zimbabwe Court Grants Bail to Protesters, Bans all Demonstrations
A court in Harare has granted bail to 10 people charged for their role in an opposition protest a week ago in the Southern African […]
UN Urges DRC to Investigate Machete Killing of 47 Civilians
The United Nations on Tuesday, urged the Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo to investigate the killing of dozens civilians including two children in […]
CAR: Bangui Archbishop Calls for Calm after Deadly Clashes
The archbishop of Bangui, Bishop Dieudonne Nzapalainga, on Tuesday called for calm after renewed sectarian violence last weekend in the Central African Republic has claimed […]