Dakar - An international rights group says prisoners in Senegal are routinely abused and the…
Morocco to restore detention centres
Rabat - Morocco on Wednesday launched a programme to restore former secret detention centres as…
7 civilians die in Burundi attack
Bujumbura - At least seven civilians were killed by gunmen on Wednesday in an area…
Guinea republic ‘in danger’
Conakry - Guinea's interim president said he fears that the "republic is in danger" due…
Lifeplayer: Solar-Powered Digital Radio in Rural Africa
There isn't much modern technology in many parts of rural Africa. But one thing those…
Nigeria prison break: 283 inmates back
Bauchi - Authorities say 283 inmates have returned to a prison in northern Nigeria after…
Poor Surveillance Helps Spread Cholera
The disease is most severe in the north; as of 8 September 781 people have…
Iran-Africa cooperation can establish lasting peace: Iran
TEHRAN (AFP) – Cooperation between Iran and Africa in different fields can establish sustainable peace…
Minister blamed for Van Gogh theft
Cairo - Lawyers for 11 Egyptian culture ministry officials charged with negligence over the theft…
Special report: Struggles of Somali refugees
Everyday Somalis leave their beleaguered country in search of peace in neighbouring countries. Most of…