Slave trade in Libya may be crime against humanity, UN warns
The United Nations Security Council on Thursday voiced “grave concern” about modern slavery in Libya, warning that the sale of migrants into slavery in the […]
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AU-EU summit calls for “investment” in youth
The 5th European Union-African Union (EU-AU) Summit held in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire this week has fulfilled its promises. Attended by 83 Heads of State representing […]
Libya Slave Auction Draws Light to Continuing Dilemma of Black Population in Tindouf Camps, Mauritania
The abhorrent slave auction aired by CNN continues to ignite condemnation worldwide while drawing attention to the plight of thousands of black slaves who are […]
Rwanda agrees to resettle 30,000 African migrants trapped in Libya
The Rwandan Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday announced the government’s plan to resettle 30,000 African migrants trapped in Libya. The migrants – mostly from […]
Libya: Côte d’Ivoire repatriates 155 migrants after CNN footage sparks outrage
Some 155 Ivorian migrants in Libya have been flown back home on Monday night, visibly tired but relieved to be in their homeland, local media […]
African Union Urges ‘Slave Market’ Probe in Libya
The African Union on Friday urged the Libyan authorities to investigate “slave markets” of black Africans operating in the conflict-torn nation, after the CNN aired […]
Peace and Security top agenda of 4th Dakar International Forum
The 4th Dakar International Forum on Peace and Security in Africa has kicked off on Monday in Senegal as the continent moves to assure its […]
Libya: Brother of Manchester Arena Attack likely to be extradited
Counter-terrorism investigators in the United Kingdom have requested the extradition of the brother of Manchester suicide bomber waiting for his trial in Libya over conspiracy […]
France to welcome 3,000 refugees from Africa by 2019
France will welcome about 10,000 refugees by 2019, President Emmanuel Macron announced on Monday after meeting with the President of the UN High Commission for […]
Chad: African Union surprised at U.S. travel ban
The African Union on Tuesday condemned the latest United States (U.S.) travel ban which has included Chad. An executive orders signed by President Trump on […]