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The case against Rwanda
The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights is holding a public hearing in Tanzania, on a case filed by DR Congo against Rwanda. The country accu…
1 year, 1 month ago
Did Shell ignore clean-up warnings in Nigeria?
Did Shell ignore clean-up warnings in southern Nigeria?
Why residents of Cape Town’s brightly coloured Bo-Kaap neighbourhood are concerned about touri…
1 year, 1 month ago
DR Congo sentences over 100 to death
In January this year DR Congo's Justice Minister Constant Mutamba said 127 people, aged between the ages of 18 and 35, had received the death sentenc…
1 year, 1 month ago
Will DR Congo ceasefire calls be heeded ?
After a recent summit, leaders from east and southern Africa called for an immediate ceasefire to end the fighting in eastern DR Congo. Willing the w…
1 year, 1 month ago
South Africa's response to US threats
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has moved to defuse a row with the new US administration over a new land law by speaking to Elon Musk. Howev…
1 year, 1 month ago
Major data breach in Kenya
Kenya's Business Registration Service (BRS) reveals a major data breach has exposed sensitive information of numerous private companies
Will the killi…
1 year, 1 month ago
Gabon's election: A fresh start?
This episode has been edited to correct an editorial error
Gabon's military government recently announced that the presidential elections will be held…
1 year, 1 month ago
Uganda: Military courts ruled 'unconstitutional'
Uganda’s Supreme Court recently ruled that trying civilians in military courts is unconstitutional. Human rights groups welcomed the decision as a ma…
1 year, 1 month ago
Trump threatens South Africa funding cut
President Donald Trump has said he will cut all future funding to South Africa over allegations that it was confiscating land. South Africa's Preside…
1 year, 2 months ago
Why has a Libyan suspect got Italy's PM investigated?
Who is Osama Najim, the Libyan suspect wanted by the ICC for alleged war crimes?
What is the reason behind the high-level diplomatic spat between Rwan…
1 year, 2 months ago