World Anti-Doping Agency sanctions Tunisia for failing to abide by rules

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has announced sanctions against Tunisia for failing to implement the required recommendations and the World Anti-Doping Code. As a result of non-compliance with WADA regulations, sanctions have been enforced against the country starting April 30. Thus, Tunisia’s flag will not be flown at regional, continental or world championships, as well […]

International center lambasts systematic enrollment of child soldiers in Tindouf

The Dakhla-based International Center for Research on the Prevention of Child Soldiers has strongly condemned the systematic military enrollment recruitment of children in the Polisario-controlled Tindouf camps in Algeria and the systematic violation of these children’s rights. The Center said in a statement that it remains “deeply concerned about the continued systematic recruitment” of child […]

Burkina Faso military gov’t accuses Ivory Coast of foiled coup plot against junta leader

Burkina Faso’s military government claims it has thwarted a coup plot aimed at toppling junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré, alleging foreign involvement and links to terrorism. Security minister Mahamadou Sana said the plan, uncovered by intelligence services, involved current and former soldiers collaborating with terrorist groups. The coup attempt was scheduled for 16 April and […]