Tag: Africa
Gambia appoints British barrister to prosecute gruesome Jammeh-era crimes
British barrister Martin Hackett has been appointed as The Gambia's first special prosecutor to try those responsible for human rights…
Djibouti’s president wins unprecedented sixth term with 97.8% of vote
Djibouti's President Ismail Omar Guelleh has won an election with 97.8% of the vote, keeping him at the helm of…
Nearly 400 sentenced in Nigeria for links to militant Islamists
Nearly 400 people have been sentenced in Nigeria for links with militant Islamic groups following mass trials. The convicts were…
US warns citizens to reconsider Nigeria travel on safety grounds
The US has urged its citizens to reconsider travelling to Nigeria, citing risks such as terrorism, civil unrest and kidnapping.…
Popular Tanzanian musician Matonya charged with rape in Kenya
Tanzanian musician Sefu Shabani, popularly known as Matonya, has been arrested and charged with rape in Kenya. The 43-year-old denied…
Kenya disputes UN report on rape allegations against its Haiti personnel
Kenya has made a formal protest against a UN report which alleged that its personnel serving in a Security Council-authorised…