Amnesty International is marking the first year anniversary of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Felix Tshisekedi taking office by highlighting a number of ongoing human rights concerns under his rule.
Burundi’s parliament has voted to provide outgoing president Pierre Nkurunziza a luxury villa and pay him $530,000 when he leaves office.
US President Donald Trump is reportedly planning to expand his ban on travel to the States, which could prevent people arriving from another four African counties.
Rights group Amnesty International has called upon authorities in Tanzania to release rights lawyer Tito Magoti.
Ethiopia’s electoral board on Wednesday announced it expects to hold national elections on 16 August 2020.
US President Donald Trump puzzled global audiences on Thursday by claiming he was involved in a deal that “saved” Ethiopia and lead to Prime Minister Aboy Ahmed winning the Nobel Peace Prize.
The United States government has placed sanctions on South Sudan Vice President Taban Deng Gai over alleged human rights abuses.
Police in Uganda arrested opposition figure Bobi Wine and fired teargas at his fans on Monday, during a public meeting that was supposed to mark the start of his presidential campaign.
The daughter of a pastor in Rwanda has been charged with treason and espionage after being detained for more than a month. Jackie Umuhoza’s family insist the charges are fabricated and despite having been held since late November and charged
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Burundi President Pierre Nkurunziza reaffirmed on Saturday that he will not run for a fourth term in power in next year’s election.
