UN appointed experts on Monday raised serious concern over a sharp rise in grave human rights violations in Burundi, pointing to attacks on political opponents. […]
Category: Politics
Congo Prosecutors Seek Death Penalty for Ex-President Joseph Kabila Over War Crimes
Congo’s chief prosecutor has demanded the death penalty for former President Joseph Kabila, who is currently being tried in absentia on charges of war crimes. […]
Somalia’s Ex-Presidents Unite Against Alleged Land Misuse by Government
In a rare joint declaration, Somalia’s three former presidents, Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, Abdiqasim Salad Hassan, and Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo, have fiercely criticized President Hassan Sheikh […]
White House Joins TikTok Despite Looming U.S. Ban by Trump
The White House has rolled out an official TikTok account, even as President Donald Trump’s ban on the Chineseowned platform inches closer to enforcement. Under […]
South Africa’s Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie Faces Uproar Over Racist Remark
South Africa’s Sports, Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie, known for being outspoken against racism, is now facing accusations of racism himself, claims he strongly […]
Diplomatic Tensions Rise as France Rejects Mali’s Claims Against Embassy Staff
On Saturday, France stated that a French national detained in Mali is a recognized member of its embassy in Bamako, dismissing the accusations against him […]
Qatar Pushes for Breakthrough in Congo M23 Peace Talks
Qatari mediator announced on Sunday that a draft proposal aimed at ending the conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebels has […]
Portugal Condemns Guinea-Bissau for Expelling Journalists Ahead of Elections
On Friday, Portugal strongly criticized Guinea-Bissau’s move to expel reporting teams from the Portuguese state news agency Lusa and African branches of broadcaster RTP, just […]
Foreign Fighters in Syria Push for Citizenship Under New Islamist-Led Rule
Foreign fighters and others who traveled to Syria during the civil war are now pleading to the newly formed Islamist led government for citizenship, claiming […]
Macron Admits France Waged War in Cameroon During Independence Era
In a historic acknowledgment, French President Emmanuel Macron has recognized that France fought a war in Cameroon during the nation’s struggle for independence, according to […]