‘All I see is blood’: Kony survivors recall horrors ahead of trial
Every evening, Everlyn Ayo left her village in northern Uganda, trekking with thousands of other children known as “night commuters”…
Category: Africa
High Court of Kenya suspends the committee of protest victims’ compensation panel
The High Court of Kenya has temporarily suspended the functioning of the Panel of Experts on Compensation of Victims of…
Joseph Kony: Brutal rebel chief eluding capture for decades
Rebel commander Joseph Kony led a campaign of terror across Uganda and neighbouring countries for decades, and has never been…
WHO Chief Lifts Global Mpox Emergency
The World Health Organization declared a “public health emergency of internation concern” (PHEIC) in August 2024 after a two-pronged mpox epidemic broke out, primarily in the DRC.
Lawyer demands Faith Odhiambo’s removal as LSK boss after accepting Ruto’s appointment
Lawyer Levi Munyeri has challenged Law Society of Kenya President Faith Odhiambo to resign from her role at the LSK…
Rwanda slams HRW report on military graves from DRC clashes
Rwanda has criticised Human Rights Watch over a report that used satellite data to show how a military graveyard had…
Polepole discloses that President Samia’s son, Abdul, is the head of the abduction squad
The group (abductors) that Abdul is leading has many people that I personally know by their names, and I will name them soon
Kenya’s panel of experts to oversee compensation victims of protest sworn in
The committee will be tasked with facilitating compensation of victims of demonstrations and protests dating back to 2017. Prof. Makau…
Burkina Faso Arrests French Head of NGO Accused of Spying: Sources
The French head of an NGO in Burkina Faso specialising in humanitarian safety was arrested in Ouagadougou at the end of July on suspicion of spying, sources said Wednesday, confirming a media report.
Burkina Faso Adopts Law Banning Homosexuality
Homosexuality is illegal in around 30 African countries but was not banned in Burkina Faso before the military seized power three years ago.
