Politics

Afghan women launched a strong appeal to the United Nations on Monday for real international action to end the “gender apartheid” established in their country since the return to power of the Taliban. “Today, human rights in Afghanistan do not exist,” Mahbouba Seraj told the UN Human Rights Council in …

Kenya’s President-elect William Ruto took office on Tuesday as the country’s fifth president, a week after the Supreme Court confirmed his victory. Ruto replaces Uhuru Kenyatta, whom he served as deputy since 2013, and will have to tackle a surge in food and fuel prices, high unemployment and rising public …

Kenyan eternal opponent Raila Odinga announced he will not attend the inauguration of his rival, William Ruto, since he is out of the country. Mr Odinga said in a statement he believes the electoral commission did not conduct a free and fair election, and the Supreme Court’s ruling upholding the …

Kenya’s newly elected president William Ruto is due to take the oath of office on Tuesday as Kenya’s fifth president since independence in 1963. Mr Ruto won last month’s election narrowly, beating the seasoned politician Raila Odinga in a result that was confirmed by the Supreme Court. About 20 heads …

Rwandan government granted parole to 1,803 prisoners convicted of various offenses, including theft, armed robbery, and assault. Parole is the temporary or permanent release of a prisoner before the expiration of a sentence, on the promise of good behavior. The release was approved by a cabinet meeting chaired by President …

Ivorian authorities are angry with military leaders in Mali, who imposed certain conditions before releasing the Ivorian soldiers arrested on July 10. Mali’s condition before proceeding with the release of the Ivorian soldiers is simple: the extradition by Ivory Coast of Malian political figures who found refuge in Abidjan. But …

The new King of England, Charles III was attacked as he was returning to Buckingham Palace after the inauguration ceremony. A man was arrested by the police after jumping over the security barriers placed on the side of the road. Videos shared on twitter show several police officers rush on …

Zimbabwe’s opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party said on Sunday that its leader Nelson Chamisa escaped an assassination attempt. It comes after his convoy came under a bomb attack in the town of Chinhoyi, about 115km west of the capital, Harare, the BBC reported. In a statement posted on …

Forces in northern Ethiopia’s Tigray region on Sunday said they are ready for a ceasefire and would accept an African Union-led peace process. Tigray forces have been fighting central government for nearly two years. “We are ready to abide by an immediate and mutually agreed cessation of hostilities,” the Tigrayan …

Tanzania’s government has warned people against distributing online posts and short videos that promote same-sex relationships. It has also cautioned that it will take action against administrators of social media groups whose members share pro-LGBT messages. Information Minister Nape Nnauye made the remarks while addressing the media on Sunday at …