UN Declares Transatlantic Slavery ‘Gravest Crime Against Humanity’ The United Nations General Assembly voted to recognise the enslavement of Africans during the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity. The resolution, proposed by Ghana, also urged UN member states to consider apologising for the slave trade and contributing to a reparations fund….
Liberian Ex-Combatants Issue Ultimatum to Guinean Troops Former Liberian fighters have issued a one-week ultimatum to Guinean troops occupying Liberian territory. There has been an increase in pressure on authorities, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts, along the Liberia-Guinea border. Young Gblogbe, a former freedom fighter, made the declaration during an interview on Voice of Gompa, warning that…
Kenya Flood Death Toll Rises to 66 After Heavy Rains At least 66 people died in Kenya after heavy rains caused widespread flooding over the past week, police said. Nairobi experienced more overnight rainfall but no new fatalities. Flash floods occurred after rivers burst their banks, flooding homes and damaging roads, power lines and water…
Floods and Landslides Leave 30 Dead in Ethiopia At least 30 people were killed in floods and landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in the Gamo Zone of southern Ethiopia, local officials said. Most of the deaths occurred in highland areas where saturated slopes collapsed after days of heavy rain. The town of Arba Minch…
Madagascar Military Ruler Dissolves Government Madagascar’s military ruler, Col Michael Randrianirina, dissolved the government, dismissing the prime minister and the entire cabinet. No reason was given for the move. The announcement said the government had ceased its functions and that a new prime minister would be appointed in line with the constitution. Permanent secretaries…
Zimbabwe Rights Groups Renew Justice Calls for Itai Dzamara Human rights organisations renewed calls for justice over the disappearance of pro-democracy activist Itai Dzamara, who was abducted 11 years ago. Dzamara disappeared on March 9, 2015, after being allegedly taken by unidentified men from a barber shop in Glen View, Harare. He has not…
