ARUSHA, TANZANIA East African countries are set to ban skin-lightening products that contain hydroquinone, a medical agent linked to health problems when used in high concentrations. The East African Legislative Assembly last week passed a resolution calling for a region-wide …
Human Rights
Madagascar Court Upholds Jail Terms for Tortoise Traffickers
An appeals court in Madagascar on Wednesday upheld a six-year prison term for three people trafficking in critically endangered radiated tortoises.
Two men and a woman were also fined more than $26,000 when they were convicted last month.
The suspects …
US Disappointed Ex-Mozambique Finance Chief Won’t Face US Trial
The United States says it is greatly disappointed with South Africa's decision to send a former Mozambican finance minister home instead of to the U.S. to stand trial on fraud charges.
Manuel Chang is accused of a money laundering scheme …
Actress Priyanka Chopra Promotes Refugee Education on Ethiopia Visit
ASSOSA, ETHIOPIA Actress Priyanka Chopra is in Ethiopia to promote access to education for refugee children.
Chopra is a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations children's agency. She spoke with The Associated Press after visiting a school for refugees from …
Sudan Military, Opposition Resume Talks After Street Violence
KHARTOUM Sudan's ruling military council said it had restarted talks late on Sunday with an alliance of protest and opposition groups that is pushing for a civilian-led transition to democracy.
The Transitional Military Council (TMC) had suspended the talks late …