The bill, which would introduce the death penalty for some homosexual acts, is set to be debated and voted on this Friday.

Five people have been killed in Uganda since protests began on 11 April.

UN urged to protect thousands who are hiding in the bush in life threatening conditions without proper food or sanitation and to help them return home.

Perceived supporters of former Côte d'Ivoire President Laurent Gbagbo are at risk of violent reprisals despite President Alassane Outtara’s call for Ivorians to abstain from violence.

The Ugandan authorities must drop all criminal charges against several leading opposition figures temporarily detained today for taking part in protests in the capital Kampala.

Abel Chikomo, director of the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum, was on Wednesday charged with running an illegal organization.

Violence has escalated as the Republican Forces loyal to Alassane Ouattara advance in the west and centre of the country.

As many as 10,000 displaced civilians are sheltering in a Catholic Mission in the town of Duékoué amid fierce fighting, 3km from the UN forces' camp.

Sudanese authorities urged to release more than 50 protesters detained in demonstrations inspired by those in North Africa.