The vast minerals wealth of the DRC was central to the deal, brokered by the US in Washington, to secure peace in the region, as Africa's rich resources come under increasing focus of the Trump administration, notes Legalbrief. As ... Read More
Benin has thwarted a coup attempt with the help of neighbouring countries, with the African Union (AU) and Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) condemning the move, notes Legalbrief. Benin's President appeared on television to reassure citizens that the ... Read More
Burkina Faso’s military-led government has taken a step toward reinstating the death penalty, adopting a new penal code that once again allows capital punishment for crimes including treason, terrorism and espionage, reports RFI. The reform, approved at a Council of ... Read More
Left-wing Cameroonian opposition figure Anicet Ekane has died in detention, five weeks after he was arrested, his lawyers and party have announced. Ekane (74) was among the leaders of an opposition coalition who endorsed Issa Tchiroma Bakary in October's ... Read More
The US has said it will restrict visas for Nigerians it believes are responsible for what it described as 'anti-Christian violence'. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington was taking decisive actions in response to the 'mass killings and violence ... Read More
Switzerland’s federal prosecutor has filed charges against the failed bank Credit Suisse and its new owner, UBS, over the long-running ‘tuna bonds’ loan scandal that crashed Mozambique’s economy nearly a decade ago, The Guardian reports. The Swiss Attorney-General said it ... Read More
Kenya's Parliament has accused British soldiers of decades of sexual abuse, killings, human rights violations and environmental destruction while training in the country. The report detailed harrowing testimony from communities in Laikipia and Samburu counties, near the military training ... Read More
At a major summit held in Yaoundé, Cameroon, 41 central bank governors from across Africa agreed to strengthen monetary co-operation, reports africanews. The meeting also re-energised plans for deeper integration under the African Monetary Institute, which is expected to pave ... Read More
The G20 has a group dedicated to women empowerment – the Women 20 (W20). It advises governments on how they can promote women’s economic empowerment and gender equality. Narnia Bohler-Muller, a legal specialist and gender equality researcher, who headed South ... Read More
As in many other parts of Africa, Namibia’s community courts play an important role in resolving local and family disputes. But the relationship between these bodies and Namibia’s formal legal structures can sometimes be complex and difficult. Carmel Rickard, in ... Read More
‘He was never presented before a judge or charged with any misdemeanour.’ Lawyer Hippolyte Meli, following the death of left-wing Cameroonian opposition figure Anicet Ekane who died in detention, five weeks after he was arrested for alleged hostility against ... Read More
‘The evolution of humanity says that Africa reaffirms that she is continuing her rise from the ashes. Whatever the setbacks of the moment, nothing can stop us now! Whatever the difficulties, Africa shall be at peace.' Thabo Mbeki, former ... Read More
Women in the African Region are more likely to die from communicable diseases (e.g, HIV, tuberculosis and malaria), maternal and perinatal conditions, and nutritional deficiencies, than women in other regions. Globally, about 468m women aged 15-49 years (30% of ... Read More
