Voice of America
Monday, October 31, 2016 - 07:45
A new report says Kenyan authorities are systematically curtailing civil liberties by targeting defenders of civil rights. The authors are concerned about the impact that the trend might have on Kenya's 2017 elections.
Friday, March 25, 2016 - 06:13
Human Rights Watch has released a report describing how Sudanese security forces have subjected female activists, human rights defenders and journalists to sexual abuse, intimidation, and other forms of ill-treatment.
Wednesday, April 23, 2014 - 07:15
Uganda's military says troops have captured a commander of the Lord's Resistance Army [LRA] and freed 10 people who were held captive by the rebel group.
Wednesday, April 16, 2014 - 07:40
Zambia’s information minister says President Michael Sata’s administration will not tolerate acts of violence perpetrated by political groups aimed to create chaos and destabilize the country.
Thursday, March 13, 2014 - 10:53
McCain, a Republican former presidential candidate, told Voice of America that one of the steps by the U.S. Congress in response to Moscow's actions would be to "accelerate the path of Georgia and Moldova into NATO."
Friday, October 25, 2013 - 08:25
Pirates attacked an oil supply vessel off the Nigerian coast and kidnapped the captain and chief engineer, both U.S. citizens, American officials said on Thursday as the Nigerian military ordered its Navy to rescue the men.
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 - 10:46
Human Rights Watch says more than 50 people have died in a broadening wave of apparent political assassinations in the cities of Benghazi and Derna in volatile eastern Libya.
Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 07:45
Zimbabwe's election is receiving wide criticism after longtime President Robert Mugabe swept the vote in an election the opposition says was rigged.