September 26, 2022
Central African Republic: 'No Place to Hide' - Rebel Leader Claims Innocence in Brutal War Crimes
Former rebel commander Mahamat Said Abdel Kani stands accused of crimes against humanity, including torture, during his time as a senior figure in the Sekela rebel coalition. Read more »
September 20, 2022
Nigeria: Record 1.8 Tons of Cocaine Seized in Drug Bust in Nigeria
Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency has recovered cocaine with an estimated value of $278 million in what it called a record seizure. Read more »
September 16, 2022
Angola: Angola After the Election - No Rest for the Opposition Nor the President
Many Angolans have doubts about last month's election result. But there is little they could do to protest, as Joao Lourenco was sworn in as president. Even action taken on the… Read more »
September 14, 2022
Comoros: French Court Orders Airline to Pay Damages for 2009 Crash
The airline must pay the sole survivor of the crash and the families of other victims hundreds of thousands of euros. Poor pilot training was among the causes for the crash, an… Read more »
September 05, 2022
Nigeria: Nigeria - Police Seek Lagos Property Developer After Building Collapse
At least six people have died in yet another building collapse in Nigeria. Authorities fear the death toll could be much higher. Read more »
August 31, 2022
Nigeria: Migrant's Death in Italy Highlights Racism in the Country
The murder of Nigerian migrant Alika Ogochukwu highlights the racism that people with African heritage routinely face in Italy. Moreover, those who shared their experiences with… Read more »
August 30, 2022
Madagascar: We Did Everything to Avoid Confrontation - Police After Deadly Protest
Officers opened fire on the around 500 protesters, who were demanding four people suspected of kidnapping an albino child be handed over to them. Police say protesters were armed… Read more »
August 26, 2022
Africa: Abuse - How Women Suffer in Silence
Almost one in every two African women has experienced violence at some point during her life. But perpetrators silence their victims by saying the woman is to blame, or that she… Read more »
April 19, 2019
Africa: Africa's Problem With Tax Avoidance
Every year African countries lose at least $50 million in taxes -- more than the amount of foreign development aid. So where is it all going and how can multinational companies be… Read more »
August 17, 2017
Mali: ICC - Timbuktu Destruction to Cost Islamist Rebel $3.2 Million
ICC judges have made legal history by ruling that a former Islamist rebel is liable to pay compensation for the destruction of ancient shrines in Mali's Timbuktu. The historic… Read more »
August 01, 2014
Uganda: Court Strikes Down Anti-Gay Law
Uganda's top court has reversed a law that criminalizes homosexuality. The country's parliament passed the bill in February, prompting international outcry and sanctions from the… Read more »