Chad jails hundreds in mass trial over deadly protests

A court during a mass trial in Koro Toro prison in Chad has handed out jail terms of between two and three years to more than 260 people out of a total of 401 arrested over anti-government protests in October, while defense lawyers have argued that the trial was “illegal”. A total of 401 people […]

U.S. report decries deteriorating human rights situation & growing repression in Algeria

The human rights situation in Algeria deteriorated in 2023 due to increased repression and violation of the freedoms of expression, press, assembly, and association, says the U.S State Department in its latest annual country report on the human rights situation in Algeria. The report cites documented cases of torture, arbitrary arrests, and inhuman treatment of […]

Kenya pledges to achieve over 10pc forest cover by 2022

Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday pledged to achieve at least 10 per cent forest cover in the next three years. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the third annual One Planet Summit, President Uhuru Kenyatta indicated that his government has identified the forestry sector as a key investment to hitting its development targets. “Our […]