A spokesperson for Laurent Gbagbo accused France of carrying out a coup d'état, allegedly using its special forces to capture the former president. Read more »
Swazi authorities cracked down on union and opposition activists on Tuesday in an attempt to crush anti-government protests. Read more »
Côte d'Ivoire's internationally recognised president Alassane Ouattara has called on his forces to maintain discipline and vowed there will be no cover up on allegations of ... Read more »
As the political stalemate drags on in Cote d'Ivoire, the humanitarian situation in the countryside and in the main city, Abidjan, continues to deteriorate. In Abidjan, especially, ... Read more »
Troops loyal to Alassane Ouattara have retreated from Laurent Gbagbo's residence. Read more »
After a month and a half of conflict in Libya, the situation of political prisoners and prisoners of war on both sides is said to be uncertain. Read more »
Unlike most countries focusing on the conflict in Libya, Turkey has turned its attention to the humanitarian crisis by providing a ferry to rescue 250 severely injured people from ... Read more »
The police's Rapid Response Unit frequently operates outside the law, carrying out torture, extortion, and in some cases, extrajudicial killings, Human Rights Watch has said in a ... Read more »
A Bulawayo man arrested for posting a message on Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai's Facebook wall, has been granted bail by the Bulawayo High Court. Read more »
Forces opposed to Muammar al-Gaddafi's rule have lost a key oil town again, and France 24 reports that the pendulum in fighting along the coastal road has swung his way. Read more »
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