Africa

UN rights office 'deeply disturbed' by reports of killing of large numbers of civilians in Burkina Faso

UN rights office 'deeply disturbed' by reports of killing of large numbers of civilians in Burkina Faso

'It is crucial that allegations of such serious violations and abuses by various actors are brought to light and that transitional authorities promptly undertake thorough, impartial and effective investigations,' says spokesperson

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Ethiopian gov't charges ex-state minister in alleged ‘anti-peace campaign’
25.04.2024

Ethiopian gov't charges ex-state minister in alleged ‘anti-peace campaign’

Taye Dendea is also accused of violating Firearms Act as he ‘possessed unauthorized weapons’

70 al-Shabaab terrorists killed in Somali military operation: Ministry
25.04.2024

70 al-Shabaab terrorists killed in Somali military operation: Ministry

More than 30 terrorists also wounded in operation, Information Ministry says

‘Brutal manifestation of Western imperialism’: Backlash in Rwanda over UK asylum seeker deal
25.04.2024

‘Brutal manifestation of Western imperialism’: Backlash in Rwanda over UK asylum seeker deal

Deal allowing UK to deport asylum seekers to Rwanda is ‘ethically questionable on many levels,’ says analyst Louis Gitinywa

118 inmates escape from Nigeria's prison after heavy rains
25.04.2024

118 inmates escape from Nigeria's prison after heavy rains

Parts of Suleija Prison in Niger State collapsed, according to correctional service spokesperson

South Africa extends troop deployment in DR Congo, Mozambique
25.04.2024

South Africa extends troop deployment in DR Congo, Mozambique

South African army will remain in Mozambique to help government fight against violent extremism and in DR Congo to fight rebels, says President Cyril Ramaphosa