• June 2, 2023

DRC, ICC to strengthen cooperation in fight against war crimes impunity

The government of Democratic Republic of Congo and the International Criminal Court prosecutor signed Thursday (June 1st) a memorandum of understanding to strengthen their cooperation. The parties vowed to intensify the …

two pro-democracy MPs convicted of “terrorism in Eswatini

Two pro-democracy MPs in Africa’s last absolute monarchy, Eswatini, were found guilty on Thursday of terrorism and murder in connection with the wave of anti-regime protests that rocked the country in …

2 civilians and 50 “terrorists” killed in an attack in the north of Burkina

Two civilians and 50 “terrorists” were killed on Wednesday during a “complex ambush” against the military escort of a food convoy in northern Burkina Faso, the army general staff said in …

DRC, ICC to strengthen cooperation in fight against war crimes impunity

The government of Democratic Republic of Congo and the International Criminal Court prosecutor signed Thursday (June 1st) a memorandum of understanding to strengthen their cooperation. The parties vowed to intensify the …

two pro-democracy MPs convicted of “terrorism in Eswatini

Two pro-democracy MPs in Africa’s last absolute monarchy, Eswatini, were found guilty on Thursday of terrorism and murder in connection with the wave of anti-regime protests that rocked the country in …

2 civilians and 50 “terrorists” killed in an attack in the north of Burkina

Two civilians and 50 “terrorists” were killed on Wednesday during a “complex ambush” against the military escort of a food convoy in northern Burkina Faso, the army general staff said in …

Zimbabwe to hold its General Election on August 23rd

Zimbabwe will hold its presidential and parliamentary elections on August  23rd, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said on Wednesday, as the southern African country continues to battle a raging economic crisis. Mnangagwa, elected …

Nigeria Police Raids Baby Factory Rescues 6 Pregnant Women

The Nigerian police have successfully rescued six pregnant women after raiding a suspected “baby factory” in Rivers state, according to local media reports. The authorities apprehended a 39-year-old woman, who is …

Senegal opposition figure Sonko sentenced to two years in prison for “corrupting young people

On Thursday, a criminal court in Dakar sentenced Senegalese opposition politician Ousmane Sonko, a candidate in the 2024 presidential election, to two years’ imprisonment on a charge of “corrupting young people”, …

President Tinubu’s Inauguration Attracts World Attention as Prominent World Leaders Send Delegates

No fewer than seven African Presidents were present on Monday at the inauguration of Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the 16th President of Nigeria. The colourful event which took place at …

Many countries facing food security issues are also big tobacco growing economies – WHO

Tobacco farming is booming in some African countries. Big producers include Zimbabwe and Malawi. However, as the world marks on May 31st the “No tobacco day”, the world health organization sounded …

Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov visits Burundi

Burundi reaffirmed its “neutrality” on the conflict in Ukraine on Tuesday, saying that “no one can win this war”, during a visit by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. In February, Burundi, …

Adulterated alcohol kills seven people in Morocco

Seven people have died after consuming adulterated alcohol in Meknes, central Morocco, Moroccan news agency MAP reported on Tuesday, adding that police have arrested two suspects. An investigation was launched after …