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Morocco is recalling its ambassador to Sweden following the burning of a Koran at a demonstration in Stockholm. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Rabat called the action offensive and irresponsible at a time when Muslims were…

A court in France has sentenced to life imprisonment a former Rwandan police officer, after finding him guilty of genocide and crimes against humanity. Philippe Hategekimana's crimes took place during the 1994 Rwandan genocide, when Hutu…

On the verge of tears, Nathan Nkunzimana recalled watching a video of a child being molested and another of a woman being killed. Eight hours a day, his job as a content moderator for a Facebook contractor required him to look at horrors…

Drug trafficking continues to thrive in the Sahel thanks to non-state armed groups which are very active there, indicates the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in its 2023 report published Monday in Niamey. According to…

The opposition candidate has called the provisional results in Sierra Leone "daylight robbery", alleging that his electoral agents were not allowed to verify the ballot counting. With the majority of ballots counted, the incumbent,…

The opposition candidate has called the provisional results in Sierra Leone "daylight robbery", alleging that his electoral agents were not allowed to verify the ballot counting. With the majority of ballots counted, the incumbent,…

Observers have asked Sierra Leone's electoral commission to ensure more transparencyImage caption: Observers have asked Sierra Leone's electoral commission to ensure more transparency The Commonwealth Observer Group has said a “lack of…

Sierra Leone's President Julius Maada Bio has urged all citizens in the country to keep the peace and continue to respect all public order laws. In an address to the nation on Monday, President Bio said every person has a stake in…

Sudan's RSF Announces Unilateral Eid Ceasefire Dagalo has announced a pause in fighting on Tuesday and Wednesday Image caption: Gen Dagalo has announced a pause in fighting on Tuesday and Wednesday A unilateral ceasefire declared by the…

Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims moved through the Saudi Arabian valley of Mina to Mount Arafat at dawn on Tuesday for a crucial day of the Hajj - to engage in supplication and seeking forgiveness, as well as listening to sermons. The…