Human Rights
Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 08:49
Sierra Leone's new freedom of information bill could be positive, but as Liberia's experience shows, without political will, the law could mean very little.
Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 08:37
Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb (AQIM) killed the two French journalists who were abducted in Kidal in north Mali, a website used by the group has said.
Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 07:57
France says its timetable for withdrawing troops from Mali remains firm despite an upsurge in violence and the kidnapping and execution of two French journalists.
Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 07:46
The International Committee of the Red Cross, ICRC, said it is continuing to assist families who fled renewed fighting in recent weeks in the main towns of the Central African Republic. The organization expressed concern over the deteriorating humanitarian situation as people have been forced to take refuge in the bush.
Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 07:20
Motives unclear for murder of man linked to ruling ANC-allied trade union, NUM, in latest violence in platinum belt.
Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 07:18
Two French citizens were killed in response to country's military intervention, says al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb.
Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 07:05
Armed forces accused of committing atrocities against civilians since the capital Bangui was seized by Seleka fighters.
Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 00:00
Amendments include the removal of a provision under which people could be charged with criminal libel for making "outrageous" comments.
Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 00:00
The documents include minutes of 280 secret meetings held by the Armed Forces during the crucial period from March 24, 1976 to December 10 1983.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013 - 13:22
Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki requests additional U.S. security assistance in a state visit despite different concerns about his method of governance.