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Ugandan supreme court halts civilian prosecutions in military courts
Ugandan highest court declared that the trial of civilians in military courts is unconstitutional, ordering an immediate halt to any ongoing prosecutions.
This decision brings relief to prominent opposition leader Kizza Besigye, who has…
Egypt urges complete Israeli exit from southern Lebanon
Egypt's foreign minister stated during his visit to Lebanon on Friday that a complete "Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon" is essential.
Badr Abdelatty emphasized at a briefing in Beirut that Lebanese refugees should have the…
Benin President’s associates sentenced to 20 years imprisonment over coup
Two men close to Benin's president were sentenced to 20 years in prison following their arrest last year on suspicion of plotting a coup in the West African country.
Olivier Boko, a businessman and long-time friend of President Patrice…
Tems Cancels Rwanda Concert Amid DR Congo Conflict
Nigerian Grammy-winning singer Tems has cancelled her upcoming concert in Rwanda, citing the ongoing conflict between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The singer, whose real name is Temilade Openiyi, was set to perform at BK…
ECOWAS provides $770,143 for humanitarian support in Cape Verde
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission) has provided the sum of $770,143 as humanitarian support for 560 vulnerable families in Cabo Verde.
The funding is for the implementation of the Family Empowerment…
UN Warns Of Human Right Violation In Congo
The worsening conflict in eastern Congo has led to a surge in human rights violations, including summary executions, the bombing of displacement camps, reports of gang rape and other sexual violence, the U.N rights office (OHCHR) said on…
Ghana President Picks Central Bank Governor
Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama has chosen Johnson Asiamah as the West African country's next central bank governor, pending approval by the Council of State, the presidency said on Friday.
Asiamah has worked at the Bank of Ghana…
DRC: Food, Water Shortages Threaten Displaced People
Severe shortages of food and water are threatening the lives of thousands of people fleeing Eastern Congo amid escalating violence, according to the World Food Program.
The U.N. Humanitarian Coordinator in Congo said basic services are…
Lawmakers Clash in Ghana’s Parliament
Chaos scene in Ghana's parliament late on Thursday night, with lawmakers expressing their displeasure over disagreement on a different.
Police were called into the meeting - held to vet Ghana's new ministerial appointments - as MPs…
World Powers Urge Rebels To Withdraw From Goma
When M23 rebels swept into the Congolese city of Goma this week, world powers urged them to immediately withdraw. Instead, the Rwanda-backed insurgents are intent on showing they can restore order and govern.
On Thursday, power and…