46 Ivorian soldiers pardoned by junta depart Mali
Forty-six Ivorian soldiers detained in Mali since July departed the capital Bamako on Saturday a day after being pardoned by Mali’s junta leader, an airport official and a diplomatic source told AFP.
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Kenyan police arrest suspect over killing of LGBTQ+ activist
Body of fashion designer and model Edwin Chiloba, 25, found in metal trunk left by roadsidePolice investigating the death of an LGBTQ+ rights campaigner whose body was discovered stuffed in a metal trunk have arrested a suspect, they said.Edwin Chiloba…
UN calls for ‘impartial’ investigation after 28 killed in Burkina Faso
The UN rights chief called Saturday on the transitional authorities in jihadist-hit Burkina Faso to swiftly and transparently probe the killing of 28 people whose bodies were found last weekend.
Somaliland’s frankincense brings gold to companies. Its women pay the price
Female workers tell of exploitation and sexual assault at frankincense warehouse supplying US essential oils company“I’m not speaking metaphorically – a bottle of doTERRA essential oil can change the world,” says David Stirling, a mild, clean-cut, midd…
Six journalists ‘arrested’ over footage of South Sudan president wetting himself
State broadcaster’s staff reportedly held under suspicion of disseminating the clip of Salva Kiir at official eventSix journalists have been detained by South Sudan security forces over viral footage of the country’s president apparently urinating on h…
Mali junta pardons 49 Ivorian soldiers whose detention sparked a diplomatic row
Mali’s junta leader on Friday pardoned all 49 Ivorian soldiers whose arrest in July triggered a bitter diplomatic row, a government spokesman said, just a week after the courts sentenced them.
Interpol says ‘world’s most wanted’ human trafficker arrested in Sudan
An Eritrean national described as the “world’s most wanted″ human trafficker has been arrested in Sudan after an international search led by the United Arab Emirates, Interpol has announced.
Killing of LGBTQ+ activist prompts outcry over anti-gay attacks in Kenya
Body of fashion designer and model Edwin Chiloba, 25, found stuffed in metal box by side of road, say reportsKenyan police are investigating the death of an LGBTQ+ rights activist whose body was discovered stuffed in a metal box in a killing that has p…
Ivorian troops on trial in Mali amid push for diplomatic end to row
Forty-six Ivorian troops whose detention by Mali has triggered a bitter diplomatic row reportedly appeared for trial at a court in Bamako. The news follows a “friendly working visit” by Togolese President Faure Gnassingbe, who is mediating the ongoing…
UN calls for release of jailed journalist on hunger strike in Senegal
Concerns raised over health of Pape Alé Niang, detained since 20 December on charges of revealing confidential government informationPressure is mounting on authorities in Senegal to release a journalist and human rights defender on hunger strike in de…