Liberia’s President Joseph Boakai to set up first war crimes court
Post Views: 451 Liberian President Joseph Boakai has signed an executive order to establish the country’s first war crimes court, more than 20 years after the end of two civil…
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UN food programme warns of famine in Darfur if warring parties don’t allow aid in
Post Views: 443 The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that time is running out to prevent famine in Sudan’s Darfur region. It says intensifying clashes in North…
Chad’s interim president the favourite as the country goes to the polls
Post Views: 410 As Chad goes to the polls on Monday, it is widely believed that incumbent President General Mahamat Idriss Deby will win easily. He seized power three years…
Kenya: President Ruto postpones reopening of schools amid impending cyclone
Post Views: 400 Kenyan President William Ruto has postponed next week’s planned reopening of schools until further notice, as heavy rains and floods that have killed more than 200 people…
Togo’s parliamentary election tests proposal to prolong dynasty’s rule
Post Views: 453 The opposition and religious leaders say the legislation is an effort by President Faure Gnassingbe, in office since 2005, to prolong his rule. Lawmakers passed the legislation…