Africa

Swedish-Eritrean writer Dawit Isaak, accused of treason, has been held in prison in the country since 23 Sept 2001 without trial; UN experts recently called for the release of the journalist now imprisoned for 20 years, who may no longer be alive

According to the UN Commission of Inquiry, human rights violations have remained unchanged or worsened since the 2020 election of the president, with acts against members of opposition parties, such as disappearances, arbitrary detention and torture

The Public Accountability Committee's report on oil revenues gave evidence that the country has collected over US$6.5 billion from oil extraction in the last ten years; however, from 2020, the revenues have declined due to the pandemic

Women from various social classes gathered at the Rural Women's Assembly in Khorixas to discuss their difficulties and to promote the empowerment of rural women, struggling for their emancipation and specific independence in the country

The country celebrated yesterday the 61st anniversary of its independence from France in a climate of growing insecurity, just a few weeks after the military coup; the president recalled the country's next steps in the military and defence field

African genomics startup '54gene', founded by Nigerian Abasi Ene-Obong, recently secured US$25m in funding to study African genomes; less than 3% of genetic material used in global pharmaceutical research comes from Africa

Google and the Kenyan Women Parliamentary Association collaborate to improve gender equity, diversity and inclusion; expansion of 'Grow with Google' digital skills program will reach more women, girls and underrepresented groups

A joint force comprising Sudanese regular forces and contingents of Juba peacekeepers will form a military core to defend civilians in Darfur

The inter-municipal water and sanitation company and higher education are some of the structural projects that the municipality of Santo Antão wants to see implemented this year, according to the president of the Association of Municipalities

A mobile campaign to vaccinate students at the University of Jendouba has been launched in city squares, public and private dormitories, student restaurants, and it will be carried out until the end of the month

Hutu Paul Rusesabagina, who inspired the film 'Hotel Rwanda' by hiding over 1000 people of both ethnic groups, was arrested in 2020 amid unclear circumstances; today his trial ended with conviction of terrorism for attacks carried out by the rebels of NLF

The Military School of Combined Arms in Atar is being transformed into a Military Academy with university training, aiming at restructuring the army through a system capable of meeting the requirements of a modern qualitative education

The first edition of the arts and crafts forum starts today in the Brazzaville, with the theme "Let's build together a future that looks like us", and will end on 25 September