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A law prohibiting abortion services for women raped by their husbands and girls under the age of 18 is unconstitutional, Zimbabwe’s High Court has ruled. In his ruling handed down on November 22nd and made public this week, Judge Maxwell…

Russia vetoed a U.N. resolution on Monday calling for an immediate ceasefire in the war between Sudan’s military and paramilitary forces and the delivery of humanitarian aid to millions in desperate need. Russia’s ally China supported…

The government of Mauritius banned access to social media websites ahead of parliamentary elections on November 10th. The directive was announced by the national communications regulator, which said social media sites will be banned…

The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo announced that a demonstration planned by the opposition on Wednesday to protest against the "irregularities" they claim marred the 20th -21st December elections would be banned. "The…

Malawian President Lazarus Chakwera has unveiled a series of measures aimed at addressing the country’s economic distress. The measures include a complete halt on international travel for all public officials. The move is seen as a…

Tunisia has banned a delegation from the European Parliament from entering its territory, provoking strong reactions from MEPs, some of whom have called for the suspension of the migration agreement concluded between the EU and Tunis.…

Sierra Leonean authorities have banned the movement of cattle from Liberia, as well as the import of meat from the neighbouring country, due to the still unexplained death of 36 cows in a border area, they said in a statement on Tuesday.…

Kenyan police chief announced a ban on fresh opposition demonstrations called for Monday, after protests last week degenerated into riots. "We will not allow violent demonstrations," Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome told…

Tunisia’s new parliament sat for the first time on Monday, but both local journalists working for private media and their international colleagues, were not allowed to attend. Only the state TV, radio, and news agency were allowed to…

The Tanzanian government has banned from schools several children's books on sex education, accused of contravening "cultural and moral standards" in this East African country where homosexuality is criminalized. "We are banning these…