Félicien Kabuga lived on the run for 23 years before his arrest in France in 2020. He is accused of backing the groups that oversaw the killing of hundreds of thousands of people in 1994.
Tag: Africa
Monkeypox Shots, Treatments and Tests Are Unavailable in Much of the World
High-income countries snapped up vaccines when the disease hit them, leaving none for countries that have battled the virus for years, in an echo of the Covid response.
Queen Elizabeth’s Death Renews British Empire Debate in Africa
While some in Africa paid tribute to the deceased monarch, others stressed Britain’s violent colonial history on the continent.
Militants Attack Trucks Carrying Food Relief in Somalia
The attack in central Somalia comes even as the country faces a devastating drought that has left almost half its population hungry.
Ukraine’s First U.N. Grain Ship Prepares to Depart for Africa
The Brave Commander, a freighter, is expected to carry 23,000 metric tons of wheat to Ethiopia, which World Food Program officials said was “on the verge of famine.”
U.S. Promotes Democracy in Africa as Rival Nations Expand Influence
The Biden administration says the push will bolster African and American interests, including the ability of the United States to compete against China and Russia.
Chad’s Military Junta and Rebels Sign a Deal, but a Main Player Is Missing
The accord paves the way for national reconciliation talks and democratic elections. However, it was snubbed by the main rebel group responsible for the death of Chad’s previous leader.
U.S. Warns African Countries That Buying Russian Oil Could Break Sanctions
“We caution countries not to break those sanctions,” the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield said, warning of that they stood the chance “of having actions taken against them.”
To Slow World Hunger, It Will Take More Than Ukrainian Grain Exports
The departure of a grain-filled vessel from Odesa was hailed as a victory against global hunger. But experts say the crisis is so big that no single advance can reverse it.
Your Monday Briefing
President Volodymyr Zelensky urges mass evacuations.