UN says human rights situation in Eritrea remains “dire/in /by
The United Nations said Monday that the human rights situation in Eritrea remains "dire" and shows "no sign of improvement", citing cases of torture and enforced disappearances committed with "total impunity".
South African leader grapples with ever-worsening power cuts/in /by
South Africa's ever-worsening power crisis in which homes and businesses go without electricity for up to 10 hours per day is strangling Africa's most developed economy.
In a Paris parking lot, migrants survive out of sight/in /by
Charity workers say that there are thousands of homeless migrants in France. In 2020, French authorities tore down makeshift camps housing migrants near Paris, prompting criticism by rights organisations
Dutch slavery exhibition on display at UN headquarters/in /by
“We wanted to show through this exhibition that this history belongs to all of us. It's national history. It's about your ancestors. My ancestors. It's about a people who were part of the system, the people who were enslaved and the people who fought against it. Dr. Valika Smeulders, Head of History
Talon: the use of Wagner “condemnable” if the objective is “not safe”/in /by
The recourse of certain African States to a paramilitary group like the Russian Wagner is "not reprehensible in principle" unless its mission is not "purely security", estimated Sunday the President of Benin, Patrice Talon, on the French channel LCI.
Namibia: Eureka! Third Oil Discovery Announced/in /by
[Namibia Economist] The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR), in partnership with Shell and QatarEnergy on Monday announced a light oil discovery of oil in the Jonker-1X deep-water exploration well.
South Sudan men’s basketball feats inspire more young players/in /by
South Sudan has started to train young people in the country with the aim of changing the future of the sport in the East Africa's youngest nation. "My dream, I want to be the best player. I want to be Luol Deng and I play one day to make South Sudan proud." Muor Kuol Muor, 19 yrs at Luol Deng Acade
Burkina Faso: At least 12 civilians killed in northern attack/in /by
At least 12 civilians were killed Thursday in an attack by suspected jihadists in northern Burkina Faso, AFP learned Monday from local sources.
Ivorian football club’s player dies after collapsing during match/in /by
"Our defender Moustapha Sylla died this evening after feeling unwell on the pitch during the RCA vs Sol FC match," said a statement from the club, which sent its condolences to the player's family.
4 jihadists escape in deadly Mauritania prison break/in /by
"At 9 pm on 5 March 2023, four terrorists managed to escape from the central prison in Nouakchott after attacking the guards, which led to an exchange of fire during which two members of the National Guard" died and two others were slightly injured, the Interior Ministry said in a statement.