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Robert Kennedy human rights for Frank Mugisha
This is the message we received in an email today from the Robert Kennedy Human Rights. “Today is #GivingTuesday, a global day for giving back. Today, we ask you to support Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights and the bravest people on earth. Here is #MyHero, Frank Mugisha.
Libya: joint statement by western governments
Joint Statement on Libya by the Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States The Governments of France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States strongly condemn the ongoing barbaric acts by ISIL-affiliated terrorists in the Libyan city of Sirte. We are deeply concerned about reports that […]
Libya: joint declarations of foreign ministers
Foreign Ministers Fabius, Steinmeier, Gentiloni, García-Margallo, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs Hammond, and Secretary of State Kerry welcome the resumption of the Libyan political dialogue under the auspices of Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) Bernardino Leon in Morocco April 15 and the next meeting of the political parties in Algeria April […]
Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership
President Hifikepunye Pohamba wins the 2014 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership President Hifikepunye Pohamba has been named as the winner of the 2014 Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership. Established in 2007, the Ibrahim Prize recognises and celebrates excellence in African leadership. The Ibrahim Prize aims to encourage leaders who fully dedicate […]
Nile dam: “the only solution is negotiation”
Interview with minister counsellor of Ethiopia at the Embassy of Ethiopia in Rome, Italy. Part 1 of 2. Part 2 of 2
Burkina Faso: revolution in pictures
Some photos of yesterday in Burkina Faso where people protested against the will of the president, Blaise Compaoré, to seek other terms in office. Anti-government protesters in Burkina Faso today set their National parliament ablaze following a decision by members of parliament to review the country’s constitution to allow President Blaise Compaore extend his 27-year […]
Uganda: Anti-Homosexuality Law Will Come at a Serious Cost
(Nairobi) – Uganda’s pending Anti-Homosexuality bill violates the country’s human rights obligations and is a barrier to advancing critical public health goals. Uganda’s international donor partners should clearly and publicly specify the consequences for relations with Uganda if the Anti-Homosexuality bill becomes law. Uganda’s parliament passed the bill on December 20, 2013, and President Yoweri […]
Mourners swamp last goodbye for Mandela
The last day of Nelson Mandela’s formal lying in state on Friday was overwhelmed by mourners desperate to say a final, personal farewell to the anti-apartheid icon.
Nelson Mandela: full speech by president Zuma
President Jacob Zuma address South Africa about Nelson Mandela’s death