Defense lawyers again urge for the immediate release of ex Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo and ex-government minister from detention at the ICC.
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Shockwaves in Ivory Coast After Gbagbo’s Acquittal by ICC
The International Criminal Court in a stunning decision on Tuesday acquitted former Ivorian president Laurent Gbagbo of war crimes charges.
At Senegal Museum of Black Civilizations, a Call to Come Home
The Museum of Black Civilizations in Senegal opened this month amid a global conversation about the ownership and legacy of African art.
Guinea-Bissau Women Team Up to Boost Business Know-How
Young female business owners in Guinea Bissau have banded together to increase their business knowledge. To them, the cooperation is increasing sales.
The Mauritanian Ex-Slave Seeking Election to Fight for Freedom
Born into slavery and kept as a servant for 30 years, Haby Mint Rabah is now running for parliament in Mauritania to fight for freedom.
Gambian Protests Force Resignation of National Police Chief
Gambia’s police say the national police inspector general has resigned after two civilians were shot dead this week
Probe of Businessman Highlights Undue French Influence in Africa
France continues to be a major economic and political player in West Africa, especially in its former colonies
Why Sierra Leone popstar Emmerson Bockarie is govt enemy No.1
Sierra Leonean popstar has been a thorn in the side of successive governments over his 15-year career
Court halts preparations for Sierra Leone presidential run-off
Sierra Leone’s High Court ordered the electoral commission to halt preparations for March 27 presidential run-off
Sierra Leone trialing test of blockchain vote counting technology
Sierra Leone has become one of the first countries to trial the use of blockchain technology during elections