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AU angry over Libya migrant ‘slave market’ footage

The African Union (AU) has expressed outrage after footage emerged appearing to show sub-Saharan migrants being sold at slave markets in Libya.

Egypt: 3 militants killed, 74 arrested in Sinai raids

Egyptian security forces killed three suspected militants and arrested 74 others in raids targetting militant groups in North Sinai in recent days, the military said in a statement on Thursday.

Sudan: Swiss woman abducted in Darfur region freed

Sudanese authorities have freed a Swiss humanitarian worker who was abducted in Darfur last month, the deputy governor of North Darfur, Mohamed Barima, told...

Bodies found after clashes in Libya

Twenty eight bodies with bullet wounds and torture marks were discovered on Saturday in an area west of Libya’s capital that has recently seen clashes between rival armed factions, a local human rights group said.

Morocco: Teachers protest violence in schools

Moroccan teachers are protesting violence in schools and have urged the government to better protect them in a two-day nationwide strike.

Amnesty condemns Egypt over gay rights

Amnesty International on Thursday condemned a draft bill in the Egyptian parliament that would criminalise homosexuality, in what the rights group called an “unprecedented homophobic crackdown”.

Morocco King rejects Western Sahara Independence deal

The attempt by the people of the disputed territory of Western Sahara to gain independence has been rejected by the King of Morocco, Mohammed VI.

Egypt summons European envoys

Egypt summoned on Sunday the ambassadors of Germany, Italy and The Netherlands after they criticised the arrest of an Egyptian human rights lawyer opposed to enforced disappearances, the foreign ministry said.

Tunisian policeman stabbed by militant dies

One of the policemen stabbed on Wednesday near Tunisia’s parliament house by a militant has died. The stabbing occurred near the country's major museum, National Bardo Museum in Tunis

Policemen stabbed near Tunisia’s parliament house

Two policemen were stabbed on Wednesday near Tunisia’s parliament house by a militant.

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Nigerian High Commission apartments in Ghana demolished

Some new apartments built at the residence of the Nigerian High Commissioner in Ghana’s capital city Accra, have been demolished by bulldozers. The apartments have been constructed to...

Covid-19: Ghana records significant recovery numbers

Ghanaian health officials on Saturday said over 10,000 persons infected with the coronavirus have now recovered. The significant number of recoveries means the country now...

DR Congo: President’s ex-chief of staff jailed 20 years for corruption

The ex-chief of staff of the president of the Democratic Republic of Congo has been jailed 20 years by a high court. Vital Kamerhe was...

Covid-19: Zimbabwe’s health minister arrested, charged for graft

Zimbabwe's Health Minister Obadiah Moyo has been arrested over corruption allegations related to procurement of medical equipment worth $60 million. Moyo is accused of illegally...

Ghana’s new law that jails citizens not wearing facemask 10 years

Ghanaians who fail to wear the face masks in compliance with a presidential directive risk going to jail for ten years. They also face a...
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