Morocco bans forced marriage, sexual violence
Morocco’s law criminalising violence against women has come into force. The law includes a ban on forced marriage, sexual harassment in public places,
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ZAMBIA: Ex-VP avoids jail thanks to church
Former Zambian Vice-President Nevers Mumba has avoided prison after pleading that as a pastor, his congregation would suffer if he went to jail. The c
SRI LANKA: Govt to ban Hindu animal sacrifice
Sri Lanka’s government has agreed to ban the ritual sacrifice of animals and birds at Hindu temples on the island. A government spokesman said the mov
ZIMBABEW: Police ban gatherings ‘to fight cholera’
Police in Zimbabwe have banned all public gatherings in the capital, Harare, to control the spread of cholera, which has killed 21 people and infected
LIBYA: Tripoli airport closes days after reopening
The only working airport in the Libyan capital, Tripoli, is out of action again, only days after it re-opened. Rockets were fired in the direction of