Uganda: International Human Rights Body Says Uganda’s EACOP Has Left Many Poor
[Nile Post] The Human Rights Watch has said Uganda's East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project has devastated thousands of people's livelihoods and will exacerbate the global climate crisis.
South African athlete Caster Semenya wins in rights case
South African athlete Caster Semenya won her legal battle against Switzerland on Tuesday when the European Court of Human Rights ruled that she had been the victim of discrimination.
Central African Republic: Rwandan peacekeeper killed in attack
"Earlier today, a Rwandan peacekeeper was killed when his unit was attacked by members of an unidentified armed group"
86 migrants rescued by Spanish coastguard
The Spanish coastguard rescued 86 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa on Monday aboard a boat found near the Canary Islands.
Libya: NGOs denounce coastguard fire during rescue
Libya: NGOs denounce coastguard fire during rescue
Libya: 37 smugglers sentenced for causing the death of 11 migrants
A Libyan court has handed down heavy sentences to 37 people accused of human trafficking that caused the deaths of migrants trying to cross the Mediterranean clandestinely to reach European shores, the public prosecutor's office said on Monday.
Iranian president embarks on a rare trip to Africa
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi starts a three-day trip to Africa in a bid to reduce Iran's diplomatic isolation
Nigeria: Nigeria Seizes Vessel Carrying Stolen Crude Oil, Plans to Eliminate it
[Premium Times] There was no valid documentation for the Vessel or the Crude Oil Cargo onboard at the time of the arrest.
Nigeria: Vessel With Stolen 800,000-Litre Crude Oil Intercepted, Destroyed – NNPCL
[Leadership] A private security contractor, Messrs. Tantita Security Services, has intercepted a suspicious Vessel with a cargo of crude oil onboard.
CAR president delivers draft constitution ahead of referendum
Central African Republic president, Faustin-Archange Touadéra, delivered the draft constitution to campaign organisers during a ceremony in Bangui