The recruitment of youths for the Kenyan police force was carried out in 286 centres and aimed at enrolling university graduates, including women. Read more »
The post-election crisis that swept northern parts of the country has left no fewer than 121 people dead and hundreds more injured. According to reliable sources, about 15,000 ... Read more »
The United Nations International Maritime Organization has condemned all acts of piracy and armed robbery against ships and the treatment of seafarers held hostage. Read more »
The 2010 Human Rights Report by the U.S. State Department notes some efforts in fighting corruption in government but says graft remains widespread. Read more »
Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak's sons have reportedly been detained and will remain in custody for the next 15 days ahead of an investigation into corruption and abuse ... Read more »
The threat of pirates along the Somali coastline is scaring off cruise ship travelers, denying the country potential visitors to continue the tourism sector's recovery process. Read more »
War veterans associated with the ruling party have exhumed at least a thousand decomposing bodies from an abandoned mine. Read more »
Violence has broken out at campaign rallies in a number of Nigerian states in recent days. Read more »
With the escalation of fighting across Somalia since January, armed groups have reportedly recruited more child soldiers to their ranks, some even forcing teachers to enlist ... Read more »
Speaker of Plateau state House of Assembly, Hon. Istifanus Mwansat was among hundreds of Christian worshippers who escaped death following a bomb explosion near the Church of ... Read more »
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