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The NGO Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on the Mozambican authorities to urgently reveal the whereabouts of Rwandan journalist Cassien Ntamuhanga, an opponent of the regime of Rwandan President Paul Kagame, who was arrested in late May. “The Mozambican authorities must urgently acknowledge that they are holding Cassien Ntamuhanga, reveal his whereabouts, allow him to consult a lawyer, ensure… Read More

As plastic debris can still be frequently found in our environment, activists celebrate World Refill Day on June 16th. The global public a_wareness campaign aims_ at preventing plastic pollution by urging people to reuse their containers, whether it be cups or bottles. “The problem is really that recycling is not the solution. Refill and reuse is really a fantastic solution,”… Read More

Morocco launched on Tuesday the great annual summer transit plan for its diaspora with a scheme excluding all sea links via Spain, and with discounts on air links to cushion the cost difference for travelers. Against the backdrop of a major diplomatic crisis between Rabat and Madrid, the 2021 edition of this operation, which the Moroccan press presents as “one… Read More

Zimbabwean freelance reporter for the New York Times (NYT) Jeffrey Moyo — was finally freed from detention in Bulawayo prison late Tuesday evening after a court ruled to grant his release on bail at ZW$5,000 ($59). Not all went as smoothly as planned. Legal representative Amanda Sihle Ndlovu had to navigate a tricky situation for her client in spite of… Read More

Public gatherings in Namibia will now be limited to ten people and should last no more than two hours if held indoors. This comes as per Tuesday’s decree in a move to stem the drastic increase in new COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations and deaths in the country. In addition, all contact sports will be banned and face-to-face teaching in schools will… Read More

As part of Ethiopian authorities’ plan to open up the country’s economy, the government began a bidding process on Monday for the proposed sell-off of a 40% stake in state-owned carrier Ethio Telecom to private investors. Investors have 30 days to express their interest before a second phase of the process is launched, during which bids will be expected. The… Read More

After his acquittal in March by the International Criminal Court (ICC), President Alassane Ouattara announced that his predecessor and rival Laurent Gbagbo was free to return to Ivory Coast. After 10 years away, Gbagbo is expected to arrive in Abidjan on Thursday from Belgium where he’s stayed since leaving ICC custody. Gbagbo was absolved of responsibility for crimes including murder,… Read More

Algeria’s ruling party, the National Liberation Front (FLN), won the legislative elections held on Saturday amid historically high abstention rates and a political crisis, the National Elections Authority announced Tuesday. Its victory surprised many observers who had written off the party due to its links with former President Abdelaziz Bouteflika. The FLN led with 105 of the 407 seats, followed… Read More

Tunisia’s judiciary on Tuesday ordered the release of opposition leader Nabil Karoui, six months after his arrest on financial corruption and tax evasion charges. Karoui has been on hunger strike since June 5 to protest his prolonged incarceration. The court appears to have considered that Karoui, 57, leader of the Qalb Tounès party, a member of the government coalition, had… Read More

At least 12 people were killed Sunday in two separate attacks in Plateau State in central Nigeria. The first attack occurred Sunday in Kuru locality, where gunmen in a car opened fire on a bar, killing ten people, according to local police spokesman Ubah Ogaba. “Ten people were shot dead in a drinking establishment … by as yet unidentified gunmen… Read More