Nigerian soldiers raid newspaper that reported on Boko Haram success
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Nigerian authorities to release of journalists and return equipment seized in raids on offices of an independent newspaper, the Daily Trust. The Nigerian military claims the newspaper endangered national security by reporting on the fights against Islamist extremist Boko Haram. Daily Trust was among many news outlets that […]
South Africa condemns attempted coup in Gabon
South Africa’s joined the condemnation of yesterday’s military coup attempt in Gabon. Two of the five coup leaders have been killed as the army restores control, closing down the internet and broadcasting services in the oil-rich, small West African state. The South African statement recalls the African Union’s rejection of any unconstitutional change of government […]
UN Security Council delays meeting on tardy DRC election results
At South Africa’s request, the United Nations Security Council has postponed until Friday its meeting scheduled for today on the Democratic Republic of Congo where interim results of elections expected last Sunday have been delayed. The Western members of the 15-nation UN powerhouse and human rights watchdog groups are urging South Africa to intervene with […]