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Cameroon president orders probe into journalist’s gruesome murder
Cameroonian President Paul Biya has ordered a probe into the abduction and…
Zambians to face fines for using phone while crossing roads
The authorities in Zambia have passed a law that prohibits pedestrians from…
Six Kenyan teachers arrested over video of pupils simulating sex
Kenyan police have arrested six teachers from a primary school in the…
U.S. deeply concerned by release of Sudanese man found guilty of killing diplomat
Washington is deeply concerned over the release this week of a Sudanese…
US court awards family $10m for Ugandan activist’s death
A court in the US state of Utah has awarded the family…
2 people facing murder charges in Uganda over killing of Arsenal fans
At least two people are facing murder charges in Uganda following separate…
African campaigners demand probe into Rwandan’s death
Ninety rights groups and civil society organisations from across Africa have called…
How Egyptian police hunt LGBT people on dating apps
In Egypt, homosexuality is highly stigmatised, and there have long been allegations…
Blinken says US will keep pressing Egypt on human rights
The United States will continue to encourage Egypt to take steps on…
Zimbabwe releases 25 opposition members on bail
Twenty-five members of the Zimbabwean opposition party, the Citizens Coalition for Change…