The eight men were accused of inciting debauchery and violating public decency. Read more »
The government has been accused of subjecting the Oromo ethnic group to unlawful killings, torture and enforced disappearances. Read more »
In a communique issued late Thursday, the armed forces chief in Burkina Faso announced dissolution of the National Assembly and government. General Honore Traore ... Read more »
Dozens of former hostages have described the physical and psychological abuse at the hands of Boko Haram militants in a report by Human Rights Watch. Read more »
Temesgen Desalegn, the Ethiopian journalist who has been arrested, released and re-arrested after his opinion pieces were published in the now-defunct Feteh news magazine in 2010, ... Read more »
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University of Zimbabwe students are urging authorities to prioritise accommodation and corruption issues at the institution rather than devote time to imposing a kiss ban. Read more »
President Goodluck Jonathan has described the report on human rights abuses levelled against security operatives as "exaggerated" and says it should be properly investigated. Read more »
Victims of rape have converged at the National Assembly complex to protest the slow progress on the passing of the Sexual Offences Bill. Read more »
At least 60 women have been reportedly kidnapped by gunmen suspected to be Boko Haram militants in Adamawa State following renewed attacks unleashed by the insurgents. Read more »
Medical experts and HIV activists have expressed concern over the Uganda HIV and AIDS Prevention and Control Act which is causing people to shy away from seeking treatment. The Act ... Read more »
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