THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS - International Criminal Court prosecutors have appealed against the acquittal of former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo and a youth minister on charges of involvement in deadly …
Governance
South Sudan’s Kiir, Rival Machar Meet for 3 Hours in Juba
JUBA - After meeting for three hours Wednesday at South Sudan's State House, President Salva Kiir and opposition leader Riek Machar pledged to resolve all outstanding issues holding up the …
Nigerian Court Upholds President’s February Election Win
ABUJA - A Nigerian court on Wednesday upheld President Muhammadu Buhari's election victory earlier this year, dismissing a request by opposition parties to overturn the result over claims of voting …
Egypt Wants Sudan Off US Terror List
CAIRO - Egypt's foreign minister on Monday called for more support for neighboring Sudan's new civilian-led government, including getting it off the U.S. list of countries sponsoring terrorism.
The U.S. …
Sudan’s Ex-President Bashir Charged With Corruption
KHARTOUM - A Sudanese judge formally indicted former president Omar al-Bashir on charges of possessing illicit foreign currency and corruption on Saturday.
Questioned in court for the first time, Bashir …
Uganda Returns 5 to DRC; All Had Contact With Ebola Victim
KAMPALA, UGANDA - Uganda's Health Ministry on Friday evening repatriated five Congolese people who had contact with a 9-year-old girl with Ebola to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The …