How untold stories in African languages could turn the page on publishing

France, July 6 -- African stories and languages could unlock billions for the continent's publishing industry if governments back local writers, a Unesco report has found. Africa's book market, now wo... Read More

Can Kenyan youth protests spark real police reform one year on?

France, June 25 -- One year after major protests against corruption, Kenyans are holding remembrance marches for victims of police violence. Renewed demonstrations follow the death of a teacher in cus... Read More

Lawyers decry arrest of Rwandan opponent Ingabire as 'unlawful and arbitrary'

France, June 21 -- Lawyers for Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire say she is being targeted by a biased justice system after her arrest on Thursday evening, claiming there is no evidence link... Read More

Namibia holds controversial first commemoration of German colonial-era genocide

France, May 28 -- Namibia on Wednesday held its first national commemoration for the victims of mass killings by colonial-era German troops, in what is widely recognised as the first genocide of the 2... Read More

Ghana fails to protect women forced to flee from witch hunts, report finds

France, April 20 -- Ghanaian authorities have failed to protect the human rights of hundreds of women accused of witchcraft, Amnesty International has warned. Attacks by their accusers are forcing the... Read More

DRC conflict coltan entering EU via Rwandan smuggling routes, report finds

France, April 18 -- Coltan linked to conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo has likely entered the European Union market through international commodities trader Traxys, a Global Witness... Read More

NGOs call on Europe to act as Sudan war hits grim two-year mark

France, April 15 -- The war between the Sudanese army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has killed tens of thousands, uprooted more than 13 million and created what has been described as... Read More