UN adopts resolution upholding accountability for attacks on peacekeepers/in /by
It authorises new steps to ensure that those who commit crimes against peacekeepers face justice.
Defence team for former CAR president Bozizé accuse court of procedural irregularities/in /by
Defence lawyers in the trial of Central African Republic’s former president, François Bozizé, on Tuesday denounced what they say are procedural irregularities.
Libya’s eastern government bans entry for nationals of four countries/in /by
The decree prohibits citizens of Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia from entering through all land, sea, and air ports.
France confirms first ever case of Ebola in doctor returning from DRC/in /by
France on Wednesday announced its first confirmed case of Ebola identified on its territory, a doctor back from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which is fighting a major outbreak.
HRW says Cameroon not doing enough to combat violence against women/in /by
In a new report, it said violence against women and girls remains widespread despite repeated government promises to do something about it.
Nairobi signs $1.2 billion airport expansion deal with China Road and Bridge Corp/in /by
Kenya has signed a $1.2 billion deal with China Road and Bridge Corporation to expand Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, the country’s transport minister said on Tuesday.
Tunisia upholds eight-year jail term for anti-racism activist/in /by
A Tunisian court on Tuesday upheld an eight-year prison sentence slapped on anti-racism activist Saadia Mosbah for financial misconduct, two of her lawyers said
Djed Spence’s Thomas Partey handshake snub sparks World Cup debate/in /by
England defender Djed Spence appeared to be the only player in the squad who did not shake Thomas Partey's hand before England's World Cup clash with Ghana in Boston.
Workshop addresses issues facing young Africans online in the digital age/in /by
'Laissons Parler Les Gens' explored ways of engaging young Africans through humour digital storytelling and culture as it discussed the dark side of the digital era. The gathering in Belgium formed part of the Kouman x Brussels initiative, a cultural project bridging West Africa and Europe.
UNAids warns US funding cut could cost lives in South Africa/in /by
The US decision to withdraw all of its HIV and Aids funding from South Africa is likely to cost lives, the head of the UN's HIV agency has warned.