Former CAR president on trial in absentia over crimes against humanity
The alleged crimes committed by Bozize’s security forces include murder, enforced disappearance, torture and rape.
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UK blacklists mercenary groups in Africa in latest sanctions against Russia
‘Strikes at heart of Putin’s war machine’ also target people involved in Ukraine war and Salisbury nerve agent attack.
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Disease X: Are we ready for the next killer pandemic?
COVID-19 led to a golden age of medicine but also vaccine hesitancy. We explore global readiness for the next outbreak.
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‘We now face guns’: Small-scale miners fear Wagner’s advances in CAR
Local miners in Central African Republic face eviction and violence as Russian group takes over gold and diamond mines.
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The world’s neglecting vulnerable displaced people. Here’s where it’s worst
A report by the Norwegian Refugee Council says nine out of the 10 countries on the list are African.
US sanctions two Wagner-linked firms in Central African Republic
Sanctions aim to ‘counter Russia’s destabilizing activities in Africa’, US Treasury Department says.
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Is the Kenyan government doing enough to act against femicide?
With women killed at alarming rates in Kenya, is the government doing enough to end gender-based violence?
Published On 2 Feb 2024
Central African Republic ex-strongman charged with crimes against humanity
The United Nations-backed court in Bangui is handling cases concerning war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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How much does Africa contribute to global carbon emissions?
Africa, which contributes just 4 percent of global CO2 emissions, will suffer the most from climate change.
Prosecutors seek war crimes trial at ICC for CAR militia leader
Maxime Mokom is accused of organising revenge attacks against Muslims as a militia leader in Central African Republic.
Opposition cries foul as voters in CAR approve tenure elongation
President Touadéra’s rivals have said he is seeking life presidency of the Central African Republic.
