2 Women Detained in Northern Uganda Over Public Kiss as 2023 Anti-Gay Law Draws Fresh Scrutiny
Two women in their 20s were arrested in northern Uganda after neighbors accused them of engaging in same-sex conduct, police confirmed Tuesday, in a...
Student allegedly pours boiling water on lodge mate following sexual assault allegation, in Nigeria
AWKA, Nigeria (BN24) — A male student at Nnamdi Azikiwe University, widely known as UNIZIK, is receiving hospital treatment for burns after a female...
Nigeria’s President Tinubu Relieves Police Chief Egbetokun of Duties Amid Leadership Shake up
ABUJA, Nigeria (BN24) —President Bola Tinubu has relieved Kayode Egbetokun of his duties as Inspector-General of Police, signaling a significant shift in the leadership...
Senegal Moves to Raise Minimum Prison Term for Homosexuality to 5 Years Under New Bill
(AP) — Senegal’s prime minister on Tuesday introduced legislation that would increase the minimum prison sentence for homosexuality from one year to five years,...
DRC-Burundi Border Reopens After Two-Month Closure, Reviving Trade and Raising Hopes in Uvira
UVIRA, Democratic Republic of the Congo (BN24) Movement resumed Monday at the main crossing between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Burundi, ending...
