Ethiopia to free political prisoners

UN Special Rapporteur calls on Algeria to release human rights activists, end harassment and repression

Ms. Mary Lawlor, UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders, has called on Algerian authorities to release all human rights militants imprisoned for the exercise of their freedom of expression, opinion and association. In her preliminary findings disclosed this week following her ten-day visit to the country, the UN official belied the […]

DRC-M23 Qatar-led peace talks falter as violence escalates in Congo’s east

Despite “significant efforts” by Qatari mediators, peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and M23 rebels have missed key deadlines, as violence intensifies across eastern regions. A draft peace agreement — based on a Declaration of Principles signed in Doha on 19 July — was shared with both sides, according to a […]

Tanzania: UN backs 4th SADC Industrialization Week

The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has announced that it will support Tanzania in hosting the 4th Southern African Development Community (SADC) industrialization week next month. Tanzania will host the 4th SADC Industrialization Week August 5-9 under the theme: “A Conducive Business Environment for Inclusive and Sustainable Industrial Development.” According to Stephen Kargbo, UNIDO […]