Inhumane practices by Ghana’s police force alarm UN expert
For the past 4 days the UN expert on torture has been touring Ghanaian detention facilities, psychiatric hospitals and prison.
Rwandan diplomat expelled from Burundi
Burundi has expelled a Rwandan diplomat, Desire Nyaruhirira, whom it accuses of destabilising the country. He had been a top
Artists gather in Algeria for the 8th Algiers Cartoon Festival
The 8th Algiers International Cartoon Festival held in Algeria attracted artists from 30 countries who are showcasing their art. Cartoonists
Multiple Blasts Rock Northeastern Nigeria
At least 17 people were killed in three blasts across the city of Damaturu in northeastern Nigerian on Wednesday by
Mild Earth tremor in Johannesburg
A mild earth tremor was felt in Johannesburg on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Council for Geoscience. Lead competency manager at
South Sudan Civil War Leaves Many Women Widowed
Since the civil war in South Sudan broke out in 2013 thousands of people have lost their lives while approximately 2.2
Zimbabwe makes drastic measures to ease power cuts
As part of measures adopted by Government to reduce massive power cuts being experienced countrywide, major mining companies and other
Libya: Army bus attacked south of Sirte
A bus carrying more than 40 army personnel from the Third Force has been ambushed on Thursday. The soldiers were
Move to Impeach President Blocked in Somalia
Somalia lawmakers motion to impeach the president has been turned down by the speaker. The lawmakers have accused the president
Somali president’s nephew killed in al-Shabab attack
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s nephew has been shot dead in the capital, Mogadishu. Gunmen opened fire on Dr Liban