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Group of Friends for Elimination of Violence against Women & Girls launched with Morocco’s contribution

The Group of Friends for the elimination of violence against women and girls was officially launched Tuesday at the UN headquarters in New York. The aim of the group is to coordinate action and share information on the elimination of gender-based violence (GBV), and to follow up on the UN Secretary-General’s call earlier this year […]

Sahel bloc’s exit from ICC sparks cheers at home

The governments of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have announced their collective withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC), triggering praise among citizens and concern from international rights advocates. In a joint statement, the Alliance of Sahel States labeled the ICC an “instrument of new-colonialist repression,” accusing the court of selectively targeting African leaders while […]

Algiers stadium tragedy raises alarm over fans’ safety

At least three fans were killed and 74 others were injured in a stadium in Algiers, when a metal barrier and a section of the southern stand gave way, sending dozens of supporters plunging several meters into the lower levels of the stadium. What was meant to be a historic night of celebration for Mouloudia […]