Egypt imposes new anti-terror laws

Egyptian President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi approves stringent new counter-terrorism laws to fight the country's growing Islamist insurgency.

BBC

Habari Zinazoendana

10 years ago

BBC

31 Jul

Chad imposes 'terror' death penalty

Following attacks by Boko Haram militants, MPs in Chad vote to reinstate the death penalty for acts of terrorism six months after it was abolished.

 

11 years ago

TheCitizen

20 May

Migiro backs anti-corruption laws

The minister for Constitution and Legal Affairs, Dr Asha-Rose Migiro, said yesterday that the current laws and legal procedures were strong enough to curb corruption and cases related to economic sabotage in the country.

 

11 years ago

BBC

Fears over new Nigeria anti-gay laws

Gay rights activists express fears over new laws in Nigeria banning same-sex marriages, gay groups and public displays of same-sex affection.

 

11 years ago

BBC

Archbishops criticise anti-gay laws

The Archbishops of Canterbury and York have told the leaders of Nigeria and Uganda that gay people should be valued and not victimised.

 

9 years ago

BBC

21 Dec

Malawi 'suspends' anti-homosexual laws

Malawi imposes a moratorium on anti-homosexual laws pending a decision on whether to repeal the legislation, Justice Minister Samuel Tembenu says.

 

11 years ago

BBC

Uganda leader blocks anti-gay laws

Uganda's president refuses to approve a bill to toughen punishments for homosexuals, saying gay people should be "rescued" not killed or imprisoned.

 

9 years ago

BBC

04 Nov

Sisi defends Egypt's security laws

President Abdul Fattah al-Sisi defends Egypt's sweeping security laws, insisting he is still taking the country on a path to democracy.

 

11 years ago

BBC

Egypt brings in new sex assault laws

Egypt introduces tough new punishments for sexual harassment in a effort to crack down on the worsening problem.

 

11 years ago

BBC

Kenya's anti-terror forces under fire

Why Kenya anti-terror agents 'opt to eliminate suspects'

 

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