DAKAR, SEPTEMBER 30, 2016(CISA): A regional meeting on intra and inter-regional migration in Africa is set to be held in Dakar on October 3 and 4. According to Fides, the main point of discussion will be; the role of civil society in the protection of migrants’ rights. The Migration et Développement de la Société Civile […]
Month: October 2016
VATICAN: Pope Honours Vatican Radio’s Tanzanian Journalist
SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (CISA) – Pope Francis has honoured journalist Janeth Mhella of Vatican Radio’s Africa Service with the “Cross of Honour,” medal and certificate for serving the Pope and the Church diligently in her work at the radio on Thursday September 29. According to the Vatican radio news, this is Pope Francis’ highest awards […]
SUDAN: Rights Body Accuses Government of Using Chemical Weapons
DARFUR SEPTEMBER 30, 2016 (CISA) – Sudan’s government has carried out at least 30 likely chemical weapons attacks in the Jebel Marra area of Darfur since January, Amnesty International said yesterday. “The evidence we have gathered is credible and portrays a regime that is intent on directing attacks against the civilian population in Darfur without […]