insert_link Africa Niger deposed President Mohamed Bazoum's son freed by coup leaders [ad_1] Salem Bazoum was detained with his parents since the presidential guard staged a coup last year. [ad_2] Source link todayJanuary 9, 2024 1
Africa Africa: Barrage of Discriminatory Laws Stoking Hate Against LGBTI Persons [ad_1] Last year witnessed a surge in discriminatory legislation directed against LGBTI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex) persons across Africa, said Amnesty International today. In a new briefing looking at 12 African countries, Amnesty International documents how legal systems were increasingly weaponized in 2023 to systematically target and discriminate against LGBTI individuals. This includes instances where laws were egregiously employed to persecute and marginalize members of the LGBTI community, highlighting a distressing trend of legal mechanisms being used as […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 2
Africa Africa: We Are Facing Extinction: Escalating Anti-LGBTI Sentiment, the Weaponization of Law and Their Human Rights Implications in Select African Countries [ad_1] Across Africa, LGBTI persons find themselves contending with a disturbing regression of progress, facing relentless protests against their identities, and confronting formidable obstacles to their legal and social rights. The struggle for the realisation of rights of LGBTI people has been marked by significant challenges and a systematic denial of their basic human rights. This review documents the deteriorating state of human rights and a surge in fear and attacks among LGBTI persons, as well as increased oppression and […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 2
insert_link Africa Afcon 2023: Bayer Leverkusen’s Victor Boniface ruled out as Nigeria suffer another injury blow [ad_1] Bayer Leverkusen striker Victor Boniface has been ruled out of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) through injury, in another blow to Nigeria's preparations.The 23-year-old is the latest member of the Super Eagles squad to suffer an injury ahead of the tournament, which kicks off on 13 January in Abidjan. Nice striker Terem Moffi has been called up to replace Boniface, pending the approval of the Confederation of African […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 2
insert_link Africa Sierra Leone: 27 soldiers charged over failed coup attempt [ad_1] Sierra Leone authorities have now charged 27 soldiers with multiple offences over last year’s alleged failed coup attempt. The charges against them were read out in court and include mutiny, failure to suppress mutiny and murder. A statement from the defence ministry said the soldiers have also been charged with aiding the enemy, communicating with the enemy and other relevant offences. The statement said the Ministry of Defence and […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 2
insert_link Africa Afcon 2023: Romain Saiss says Morocco have different expectations after World Cup run [ad_1] After spending six years with Wolves, Romain Saiss now plays his club football in Saudi Arabia following a spell in TurkeyWhen Morocco step out against Tanzania for their 2023 Africa Cup of Nations opener on 17 January, it will be exactly 13 months since they rounded off a historic run at the 2022 World Cup with a third-place play-off defeat against Croatia.The North Africans are chasing a first continental […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 1
insert_link Africa Moïse Katumbi in DR Congo: Troops surrounded poll loser's home [ad_1] The deployment came after Moïse Katumbi rejected the president's landslide victory in elections. [ad_2] Source link todayJanuary 9, 2024 2
insert_link Africa Sierra Leone charges 27 soldiers over foiled coup attempt [ad_1] This come days after the ex-president was charged with treason over November's alleged coup attempt. [ad_2] Source link todayJanuary 9, 2024 2
Africa Africa: Angola 11th Oldest Team in Africa Cup of Nations [ad_1] Luanda — With an average age of 26.6 years, the Angola national football team is the 11th oldest team to take part in the Africa Cup of Nations from January to 11 February in Côte d'Ivoire. Cape Verde is the second oldest team in the competition, with an average age of 28.1, surpassed only by Egypt, with 28.85. Mozambique is the fifth oldest team in the competition, with an average age of 27.49. Average age of the 24 teams […] todayJanuary 9, 2024 1