‘An act of violence and disdain’: Saudi Arabia confirmed as 2034 World Cup hosts
Saudi Arabia are confirmed as the hosts of the 2034 World Cup, a decision condemned by many human rights groups.…
Kenya withdraws troops from UN mission in South Sudan
Kenya says it will withdraw from a UN peacekeeping mission in South Sudan after its commander was sacked by Ban Ki-moon, the secretary-general, for failing to protect civilians from deadly violence…
Fulani leaders, traditional rulers sign peace pact over Kaduna violence
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Venezuela: ‘Closing the door to democracy opens the door to violence’
After hundreds of thousands of people took to the streets of Venezuela demanding a recall referendum, El Nacional denounces President Maduro and his allies as 'thieves of the public purse'.…
Ali Bongo sworn in as Gabon’s president
More than a month after being re-elected as president of Gabon, Ali Bongo has been sworn in for his second term. But many African leaders stayed away, with controversy lingering over the…
New violence breaks out in southern US city of Charlotte
Violence breaks out in Charlotte, North Carolina for a second night as police confront a repeat of clashes ignited by the fatal police shooting of a black man.…
Gabon opposition warns of more violence
Gabon's opposition leader Jean Ping is warning the country could slip back into violence if his legal challenge fails to overturn the result of last month's presidential election.…
African Union to send a delegation to Gabon: too little too late?
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Calm returns to Gabon after election unrest
Calm is returning to parts of Gabon following days of unrest after a contested presidential election. At least four people were killed in the violence.…
South Sudan minors seek refuge in Uganda camps
More than 900,000 South Sudanese children have been displaced by the civil war. Hundreds of unaccompanied minors have fled to Uganda since renewed fighting broke out in July.…
South Sudan fighting drives surge of refugees to Uganda
Violence in South Sudan has prompted a massive flight of refugees into neighbouring Uganda. More than 70,000 people, most of whom are women and children, have fled the country since fighting began…