Local miners in Central African Republic face eviction and violence as Russian group takes over gold and diamond mines.
A report by the Norwegian Refugee Council says nine out of the 10 countries on the list are African.
Sanctions aim to ‘counter Russia’s destabilizing activities in Africa’, US Treasury Department says.
With women killed at alarming rates in Kenya, is the government doing enough to end gender-based violence?
The United Nations-backed court in Bangui is handling cases concerning war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Africa, which contributes just 4 percent of global CO2 emissions, will suffer the most from climate change.
Maxime Mokom is accused of organising revenge attacks against Muslims as a militia leader in Central African Republic.
President Touadéra’s rivals have said he is seeking life presidency of the Central African Republic.
If passed, the referendum will scrap a two-term limit and enable Touadera to run again for the presidency.
The individuals now face asset freezes and travel bans in UK for alleged human rights abuses in three African states.
Constitutional referendum on July 30 could abolish term limits and allow President Touadera to run for office in 2025.
Saturday’s attempted mutiny has led to speculation about the status of Wagner operatives in CAR and elsewhere in Africa.
The fate of Wagner mercenaries at home and in parts of Africa is uncertain after its abortive mutiny in Russia.
Mali and CAR sought closer ties with Russia and military support to fight armed groups in both countries.