Expert Urges Africa to Fix, Not Abandon, the ICC/in /by
The remarks come as divisions deepen across Africa on whether to reform or abandon the ICC amid mounting concerns over justice and sovereignty.
Kenya project looks at impact of climate change on women’s mental health/in /by
Ahead of World Mental Health Day, a project in rural Kenya has been studying the possible effects of climate change on mental health. A survey of nearly 15,000 women produced concerning signs, with results suggesting droughts and heat waves are linked with much higher levels of suicidal thoughts.
Senegal reports 17 deaths in rare rift valley fever outbreak/in /by
Senegal’s last major RVF epidemic in the 1980s killed more than 200 people, and health officials are now urging preventive vaccination of livestock and stronger mosquito control to curb the spread.
Protests over fuel price hikes plunge Ecuador into political crisis/in /by
Ecuador is facing one of its most tense political moments in years, as protests over the government’s decision to cut diesel subsidies stretch into a third week.
Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado wins Nobel Peace Prize/in /by
Opposition activist María Corina Machado of Venezuela won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday.
UN sounds alarm over escalating violence and civilian deaths in Sudan’s El Fasher/in /by
The United Nations is raising urgent concerns over escalating violence and mounting civilian casualties in El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, as fighting intensifies between Sudanese armed forces and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
France pays tribute to Robert Badinter, the man who ended the death penalty/in /by
France honoured former Justice Minister Robert Badinter on Thursday with a solemn ceremony at the Panthéon in Paris, recognising his pivotal role in abolishing the death penalty and defending human rights.
Cameroon’s youth lose faith ahead of Presidential election/in /by
Elvis Nghobo tried to enroll in four different vocational schools in Cameroon — without success. Frustrated, the 34-year-old turned to selling food in a market in Yaoundé, the country’s seat of power.
Festival of Lights brings colour and creativity to Berlin nights/in /by
Berlin’s skyline was illuminated on Thursday evening as the city marked the opening of its annual Festival of Lights, transforming landmarks and public spaces into radiant works of art.
Escalating violence in northern Mozambique leading to new wave of displacements, UNHCR warns/in /by
The UN Refugee Agency UNHCR says it’s concerned about the “rapid rise” in the number of displaced people in northern Mozambique.