West-Africa
Ghanaian Catholic Bishops Warn Country Is Becoming a Cocaine Trafficking Hub
A major cocaine seizure in France has prompted a sharp warning from the Ghana Catholic Bishops’ Conference (GCBC), which says Ghana is…
Topic
Legal and Judicial Affairs
Central-Africa
Central African Republic Rebel Commander Convicted of Crimes Against Humanity
A former Seleka rebel commander has been convicted by the International Criminal Court of four charges, including torture and persecution, for crimes…
North-Africa
Moroccans Vote as Youth Unemployment Becomes Central Election Issue
More than 15 million registered voters head to the polls Wednesday to choose representatives to the country’s lower house of parliament—the first…
Southern-Africa
South African Women Need Protection, Not Warnings, Human Rights Watch Says
The discovery of several women’s bodies on the outskirts of Johannesburg has sparked fear, anger and outrage across South Africa. Police said…
East-Africa
Zambian Police Cross into Malawi to Recover Stolen Cattle
A cross-border police operation has led to the pursuit of a gang accused of stealing 20 cattle from a kraal in Zambia’s…
East-Africa
Mozambique’s Supreme Court Bars Live Broadcast of Mondlane Trial
One of Mozambique’s most closely watched political trials will begin on November 17, with the Supreme Court barring audio and video recordings…
West-Africa
Nigeria Investigates Deaths of Illegal Mining Suspects Held in Custody
The deaths of 37 people arrested over suspected illegal mining in Niger State have triggered an investigation into what happened inside their…
Central-Africa
Equatorial Guinea Blocks Social Media Following Corruption Allegations
Access to Facebook and TikTok has been blocked in Equatorial Guinea for more than two weeks after an online video accused Vice…
Southern-Africa
Charges Dropped Against Suspended Police Chief in South Africa
The National Prosecuting Authority has dropped criminal charges against suspended National Police Commissioner General Fannie Masemola, saying a review of the evidence…
Southern-Africa
South African President Vows Justice After More Women’s Bodies Are Found
The discovery of eight women’s bodies across Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, since July has triggered a major police investigation and growing fears…
West-Africa
Boko Haram Denies Reported Ceasefire Agreement With Nigerian Government
Boko Haram has rejected reports that it agreed to a ceasefire with the Nigerian government, calling the claims untrue. In a video…
