Human rights groups condemn 15 executions in Egypt this month
Human rights campaigners have condemned yesterday’s execution of nine men found guilty of killing an Egyptian prosecutor four years ago. There have been 15 executions in Egypt this month. Amnesty International’s North Africa Campaigns Director Najia Bounaim says the trial of 28 people found guilty of the 2015 killing of prosecutor Hisham Barakat was grossly […]
Joseph Kabila demands a pledge of loyalty from his ruling coalition leaders
A month after stepping down as Congolese president, Joseph Kabila has given the strongest indication that he intends taking up those reins again. He’s obliged leaders of the ruling 18-party coalition to sign a pledge of loyalty to him. Joseph Kabila has handed the DRC presidency to Etienne Tshisekedi. But he retains control of parliament […]