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Islamic police raid ‘gay wedding’ in Nigeria’s Kano city
The Islamic police force in northern Nigeria's main city has arrested 19…
South Sudan: UN Body Says $1.7billion Needed to Support Most Vulnerable in 2023
South Sudan's Humanitarian Community, on Tuesday December 20, 2022, launched its 2023…
Sudan: Ex-President Omar al-Bashir Takes “Full Responsibility” For 1989 Coup
Former Sudanese President, Omar al-Bashir, on Tuesday December 20, 2022, took "full…
Ghana: 4 Persons Jailed 40 years for Kidnapping Canadian Girls
The Criminal Division of a Ghanaian High Court sitting in Accra, has…
Why ICC’s 25-year jail term for Dominic Ongwen matters for Africa
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has upheld its 25-year jail term against…
Rwanda migrant plan is lawful, High Court rules
The government's plan to deport migrants to Rwanda is lawful, the High…
Sudanese woman jailed for kissing man
A Sudanese woman charged with adultery has had her life spared and…
Nigerian sheikh sentenced to death for blasphemy
A Sharia court in the northern Nigerian state of Kano has sentenced…
Egypt, Eritrea among Africa’s top jailers of journalists – Report
At least 56 journalists across Africa have been jailed in connection with…
ICC: Uganda child soldier Ongwen loses war crimes appeal
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Thursday threw out an appeal by…