Nigerian Health Workers End Strike
Nigeria’s health workers on Monday announce the suspension of 11 weeks old strike after a meeting with President Goodluck Jonathan.…
Egypt Court Sentences 183 To Death
An Egyptian court has issued death sentence to 183 Muslim Brotherhood supporters accused of a role in the killing of…
Al Jazeera Journalist Regains Freedom
CAIRO, Egypt (1 February 2015) – Aljazeera’s Peter Greste, arrested and imprisoned by Egyptian Government has gained freedom after spending…
Sudan: Rebels Free UN Aid Workers
KHARTOUM, Sudan (1 February 2015) – Six aid workers kidnapped by Sudan rebels in South Kordofan region of the country…
South African Apartheid-era Commander Gets Parole
An apartheid-era commander in South Africa, Eugene De Kock has been granted parole having spent 20 years in prison. De…
Nigeria Loses Voter Cards to Thieves
PORT HARCOURT, Nigeria (31 January 2015) – Nigeria says over 14,000 Permanent Voter Cards (PVCs) on distribution to eligible voters…
4 Killed in Nigerian Village Attack
From Mohammad Ibrahim KADUNA, Nigeria (29/01/2015) – Police in Nigeria have confirmed the killing of 4 persons in Zangon Kataf…
Strike Paralyses Health Services in Nigeria
By Iliya Kure A strike by health workers has left public hospitals in Nigeria closed, denying citizens access to basic…