Rapid Intervention Police and Military Police have used teargas and batons in Luanda to disperse former soldiers intent on marching to the Presidential Palace. Some 50 war widows ... Read more »
As Ecowas await a UN mandate to deploy troops to troubled Mali, analysts are beginning to question whether its dual-track approach - diplomatic negotiations with the rebels and ... Read more »
Heavy fighting continues in parts of Kaduna as non-Muslims in these areas fight back despite the a curfew imposed over the entire state. Read more »
For years Somaliland's stance has been to gain independence from Somalia. In London, the two parties are meeting face-to-face for the first time ever in two decades to discuss the ... Read more »
There are more than half a million illegal firearms in the country and most of the guns are held in pastoral communities and urban areas, says a recent study. Read more »
World Refugee Day, marked on June 20, draws attention to the plight of refugees across the world. Read more »
Following earlier criticism, Human Rights Watch has hailed Liberia for measures taken in the aftermath of the cross-border attacks into Côte d'Ivoire that killed dozens of people. Read more »
The country's major opposition Democratic Alliance and other rights organisation marched to Parliament to prevent the imminent closure of the Cape Town Refugee Reception Office . Read more »
Fresh violence in Kaduna metropolis has led to the loss of lives and properties worth millions. Read more »
The House of Representatives have invited President Jonathan to explain his decision to proceed with his trip to Brazil amidst the insecurity reigning in the country. Read more »
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