Africa Gender Statistics conference opens in Nairobi
NAIROBI— More than 150 public and civil society actors from 40 African countries convened in Nairobi, Kenya for the joint
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US Imposes Sanctions on 3 Liberian Officials for Alleged Corruption
The United States imposed sanctions on three Liberian government officials, including President George Weah’s chief of staff, for what it says is their ongoing involvement in public corruption, the U.S. Treasury Department said on Monday.The sanctions …
Read moreFBI, Justice Department Routinely Prosecute Misuse of Classified Documents
WASHINGTON — Federal officials are saying little so far about Monday’s FBI search of former President Donald Trump’s home in Mar-a-Lago, Florida, but Trump and one of his sons have said the move is part of an investigation into Trump’s removal of offic…
Read moreBotswana court summons ex-president over firearms
GABORONE— A court in Botswana has summoned former President Ian Khama to appear before it on multiple criminal charges, including possession of firearms.The “unprecedented” charge sheet showed that Khama was accused alongside ex-intelligence chief Isaa…
Read moreChinese National Gets 20-Year Sentence for Torture in Rwanda
A court in Rwanda has sentenced a Chinese mining engineer to 20 years in prison after he was found guilty of tying his workers to a tree and whipping them.A Chinese citizen was convicted Wednesday in Rwanda on charges of torture, according to Rwandan m…
Read moreUS: White House marks Senate confirmation of first African American woman for Supreme Court
WASHINGTON, The White House held an event Friday afternoon to mark the Senate confirmation of the first African American woman for the Supreme Court.US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris showed up at the South Lawn, alongside Judge Ke…
Read moreRwandan Court Refuses to Lengthen Sentence of ‘Hotel Rwanda’ Hero
The Rwandan man portrayed as a hero in the movie “Hotel Rwanda” should not have his 25-year sentence extended to life in prison, a Rwandan court ruled Monday.Paul Rusesabagina was convicted in September on eight terrorism charges for his role in a grou…
Read moreBurkina Faso-born Kere First African to Win Pritzker Architecture Prize
The Pritzker Prize, architecture’s most prestigious award, was awarded Tuesday to Burkina Faso-born architect Diebedo Francis Kere, the first African to win the honor in its more than 40-year history.Kere, 56, was hailed for his “pioneering” designs th…
Read moreHuman Rights Risk Further Declines in Mali, Experts Say
The security of civilians in Mali has improved in recent years, but the country must remain vigilant, according to human rights experts.Alioune Tine, who was appointed in 2018 by the United Nations Human Rights Council to assist the Malian government i…
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