Gabon adopts new electoral code in key step towards polls
Libreville (AFP) Jan 21, 2025
Gabon's transitional national parliament has adopted a new electoral code, a key step towards re-establishing civilian rule following a coup that ended decades of rule by the Bongo dynasty. ... more
ICC confirms wanted arrest of freed Libya police chief
The Hague (AFP) Jan 22, 2025
The International Criminal Court on Wednesday confirmed it had issued an arrest warrant for the head of Libya's judicial police on war crimes and crimes against humanity charges, a day after Italy released him. ... more
Fears of fighters loyal to IS linger near DR Congo-Uganda border
Beni, Dr Congo (AFP) Jan 21, 2025
A mosque and military headquarters once teeming with fighters loyal to the Islamic State group lay empty in a desiccated field near the Democratic Republic of Congo's border with Uganda. ... more