Police beatings in Uganda using electric cables – video
Amnesty International has called for an investigation into the police beating of hundreds of opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) supporters in the Ugandan...
Conflicting reports emerge over attacks on police in Kenya
Kenyans took to social media in reaction to Thursday’s double attacks on security personnel in two remote parts of the country, calling on police...
Two shot dead by gunman in Burundian capital
An unidentified gunman Thursday evening shot dead two persons at Gihosha in the north of the Burundian capital Bujumbura, Burundian Police Spokesman said Friday."An...
Namibia becomes only African country to export beef to the US
The United States of America (USA) has approved the importation of boneless meat and other beef products from Namibia, the US embassy in Windhoek...
AU to launch African Union Passport during Summit
The launch of the African Union Passport, considered a critical development to ease free movement of people, spur economic growth and development as well...
Zimbabwe’s gay and lesbian community calls for end to police violence
The gay and lesbian community in Zimbabwe has added its voice to calls for the police to desist from using force against political activists,...
Child marriages one of the most harmful practises in Africa
Child marriages in Africa were one of the most harmful, traditional practices on the continent and the effects of this phenomenon impacted negatively in...
Germany government apology but no reparations for Namibian genocide
The German government has offered to apologise but declined to pay reparations for the killing of thousands of Namibians by its colonial army during...
Zimbabwe target activists in an attempt to stifle intended protests
As the Zimbabwean government readies itself for the #Shut Down campaign set for Wednesday and Thursday, police have targeted known activists in an apparent...
Zimbabwean protests ‘sponsored’ for regime change, says ANC
South Africa’s ruling party, the African National Congress (ANC), on Tuesday said it was concerned by civilian protests in Zimbabwe against President Robert Mugabe’s...