Archbishop Desmond Tutu dies at 90
Cape Town – South African anti-apartheid icon Desmond Tutu, described as the country’s moral compass, died on Sunday aged... Read more
26 Dec, 2021
Tear gas fired as thousands march in Sudan in anti-coup rallies
Khartoum – Thousands of Sudanese protesters rallied on Saturday two months on since a military coup, demanding soldiers “go... Read more
25 Dec, 2021
Sudan security deploys ahead of planned anti-coup demos
Khartoum – Sudan restricted internet ahead of planned mass protests on Saturday against a military coup, as security forces deployed... Read more
25 Dec, 2021
Gambia commission recommends ex-leader Jammeh be tried
Banjul – A truth and reconciliation commission in The Gambia on Friday recommended that ex-leader Yahya Jammeh be brought before... Read more
25 Dec, 2021
HRW says Tunisia using ‘repressive’ laws against critics
Tunis – Human Rights Watch warned on Thursday that Tunisian authorities are using “repressive” dictatorship-era laws to snuff out criticism... Read more
24 Dec, 2021
No place to pray: Muslim worshippers under pressure in India
Gurgaon – Dinesh Bharti drives around with other activists on Fridays heckling and harassing Muslims praying outside in Gurgaon,... Read more
24 Dec, 2021
Trump asks Supreme Court to block release to Capitol riot probe
Washington – Former US president Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to block the release of White... Read more
24 Dec, 2021
Libya parliament to meet Monday on elections timetable, official says
Benghazi – Libya’s parliament is to meet on Monday to debate a new timeline for elections, an official said, after... Read more
24 Dec, 2021
Algeria to put teenage girl on trial over protests
Algiers – Algerian prosecutors are putting a 14-year-old girl on trial in connection with the country’s Hirak protest movement, her... Read more
24 Dec, 2021
Libyans voice frustration and unease over poll delay
Tripoli – Libyans have voiced a mix of frustration and anxiety after elections set for Friday were postponed, which... Read more
23 Dec, 2021
