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UN Human Rights Office Urges Malawian Government to Set Up a Transparent Investigation Into Abuse Allegations
The United Nations human rights office has urged the Malawian government to set up a transparent investigation into allegations that its security forces committed grave human rights violations when they clashed with protesters last week, a UN press release...
Benin Looking to Create Practical Guidelines for Election-related Conflict Management
A national consultative meeting dilating on the path to a peaceful management of election-related conflicts in Benin began Thursday in the capital Cotonou, with the participation of about forty political stakeholders, notable among them MPs, former members...
Mozambique, Swaziland Leaders Review Cooperation
Mozambican president Armando Guebuza left the capital Maputo on Thursday for a 24-hour working visit to the mountainous Kingdom of Swaziland for the strengthening of relations and cooperation between the two neighboring countries, state-controlled Radio...
United Nations Security Council Imposes Sanctions on Libyan Leaders
The United Nations Security Council has voted unanimously to impose sanctions against Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi, his immediate family and his top associates in connection with the regime’s deadly response to anti-government protests, and to...
Akshay Kumar Joins Indo-Canadians On Independence Day Celebration
On Independence Day, every Indian likes to feel proud about being an Indian and so does Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar. This year, the actor celebrated his moment of pride with thousands of Indo-Canadians at the Dundas Square in Canada.
Kenya’s Vice President Woos Australian Investors
Kenya’s Vice President Kalonzo Musyoka has called on Australian investors to exploit Kenya’s investment opportunities in energy, mining and trade. Musyoka said Australia is fast becoming Kenya’s crucial development partner as evident by the recent...
Relations Sour As Fiji Expels Australian, NZ Envoys
Fiji’s diplomatic relations with its influential neighbors have hit a new low as leader Frank Bainimarama announced the expulsion of the Australian and New Zealand ambassadors late Tuesday. The country’s newly installed Chief Justice, Anthony Gates...
Britain Donates Drug Testing Kits to Seychelles’ Police
The British High Commission in Seychelles has made a donation of testing kits to the Seychelles Police Department to help in detecting cases of drug abuse. High Commissioner Matthew Forbes who handed the equipments to Police Chief Ernest Quatre indicated...
