Dozens of activists protested outside the Ugandan embassy in London to demonstrate against what they referred to as "world's most harsh and comprehensively homophobic law". Read more »
U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Johnnie Carson was among those who testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health and Human Rights ... Read more »
In an interview with AllAfrica, the assistant director-general of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and regional representative for Africa, Maria Helena ... Read more »
President Jacob Zuma has lauded Archbishop Desmond Tutu, one of the country's legendary human rights campaigners, for being awarded the UNESCO/Bilbao Human Rights Prize. Read more »
South Africa and Vietnam have signed a landmark agreement that could turn the tide on the scourge of rhino poaching that has seen over 600 rhinos slaughtered in South Africa this ... Read more »
A UN security officer was found dead in Nairobi after his vehicle was carjacked, raising concerns about the increase of violent car robberies in Kenya's capital city. Read more »
Negotiations to bring peace to the country are expected to take place in Uganda between delegations representing the government and M23 rebels. Read more »
Against the backdrop of suggestions that President Barack Obama is considering nominating his United Nations ambassador, Susan E. Rice, to serve as his next secretary of state, ... Read more »
The European Commission has adopted the update of the "safety list" of air carriers, which bars several African countries landing rights due to a lack in safety standards. Read more »
The Swiss ambassador to Nigeria says hundreds of millions of dollars deposited in Swiss banks by the late Nigerian president General Sani Abacha have been returned to the ... Read more »
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