Curfew imposed in Nigeria’s Plateau State after deadly gun attack
At least 20 people have been killed following a late-night attack by gunmen in a University community in north-central Nigeria. The assault, which occurred on […]
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Senegal Suspends Extraditions to France Over Lack of Reciprocity
Senegal announced on 11 December 2025 that it has suspended all extradition proceedings to France, citing an imbalance in how the bilateral extradition agreement is […]
Egypt Pardons 2,735 Inmates to Mark 52nd Anniversary of October Victory
Egypt’s Ministry of Interior announced on Monday, October 6, the release of 2,735 prisoners under a presidential pardon to commemorate the 52nd anniversary of the […]
Mob Kills Woman in Niger State Over Blasphemy Allegation
A woman has been killed by a mob in Niger State, northern Nigeria, after being accused of making blasphemous remarks about the Prophet Muhammad. Police […]
Ghana’s President Calls for Legally Binding Protections for Press Freedom and Civic Rights in Africa
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has issued a powerful appeal for African governments to adopt legally binding mechanisms that safeguard press freedom and protect the […]
Mandela Day 2025: honoring a legacy through action and hope
As the world marked Nelson Mandela International Day on 18 July, communities across the globe rallied behind this year’s theme “The Power to End Poverty […]
Mali’s Modibo Sacko Takes Helm of African Human Rights Court Amid Renewed Continental Mandate
In a significant shift in Africa’s judicial leadership, Justice Modibo Sacko of Mali has been elected President of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ […]
South Africa Launches Judicial Inquiry into Alleged Political Sabotage of Apartheid-Era Justice
South Africa is poised to confront the shadows of its past as President Cyril Ramaphosa authorizes a judicial inquiry into longstanding claims of political interference […]
Trump, Musk challenge Ramaphosa, denouncing SA’s land ownership laws as ‘racist’
US president Donald Trump has accused the South African government of “treating certain classes of people very badly,” announcing he was cutting off all future […]
Gambia announces creation of Special ECOWAS Tribunal to try Jammeh-era crimes
In a landmark decision, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) announced on Sunday, December 15, the creation of a special tribunal to prosecute […]