The United Nations Human Rights Office said on Tuesday that it had received 13 allegations of rape and gang rape by security forces during protests in Sudan on Sunday, while opposition medics reported a second person killed.
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Tigrayan forces pull out of neighboring Ethiopian regions in step toward possible ceasefire
The leader of Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region announced a withdrawal of rebel forces from neighboring areas in the country on Sunday, a move that could signal the possibility of a ceasefire after 13 months of war.
Nigerian judicial panel condemns 2020 Lekki toll gate shooting as ‘a massacre’
Lethal violence committed by Nigeria’s military on the night of October 20, 2020 could be considered a “massacre,” a government-appointed panel concluded Monday — contradicting previous official accounts of the incident.
CNN investigation sheds new light on anti-brutality protest
In Nigeria thousands of young people have been protesting against police brutality as part of a largely peaceful movement called EndSARS. But on October 20, these protests turned deadly as the army and police moved in on unarmed civilians. The Nigerian army has called allegations that it fired into the crowd “fake news” and told… Continue reading CNN investigation sheds new light on anti-brutality protest
Nigeria threatens CNN with sanctions but provides no evidence Lekki toll gate investigation is inaccurate
A senior Nigerian minister lashed out against CNN Thursday, saying the network should be sanctioned over its investigation, which uncovered evidence that the Nigerian army and police opened fire on unarmed protestors on October 20.
Analysis of CCTV footage from Lekki toll gate raises new questions about shooting
It was supposed to be the key piece of evidence. But when it came, the Lagos State government’s security camera footage of the Lekki toll gate shooting did not capture everything.
South Africa has passed its Omicron outbreak peak, top researcher says
South Africa has passed the peak of its Omicron outbreak, according to one of the country’s top scientific researchers.
Ghana airport will fine airlines if they bring unvaccinated passengers to the country
The operator of Ghana’s main international airport will fine airlines $3,500 for every passenger they fly in who is not vaccinated against COVID-19 or who tests positive for the coronavirus upon arrival, it said on December 13.
How do Ghanaians feel about travel restrictions? Hear from public health expert
The operator of Ghana’s main international airport will fine airlines $3,500 for every passenger they fly in who is not vaccinated against Covid-19 or who tests positive for the coronavirus upon arrival, it said on December 13. CNN’s Zain Asher discusses with Justice Nonvignon, professor at the University of Ghana School of Public Health.
Ethiopia to lose access to lucrative US trade program following CNN investigation
The White House will eject Ethiopia from a trade program between sub-Saharan African countries and the United States over human rights violations, according to a statement Thursday.