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ICC issues arrest warrant for C.Africa rebel leader
ICC issues arrest warrant for C.Africa rebel leader
by  AFP

The International Criminal Court said Thursday it had issued an arrest warrant for a Central African Republic rebel leader for war crimes and crimes against humanity during civil strife in 2013. Adam is now the leader of the Popular Front for the Rebirth of the Central African Republic (FPRC), a former Seleka militia that is now one of the country's remaining main rebel groups.

Deal reached for generic drug to prevent HIV infection
Deal reached for generic drug to prevent HIV infection
by  AFP

A deal has been reached to allow for distribution of a low-cost generic version of a long-term preventative treatment against HIV in low-income countries where most of the world's infections occur, Unitaid and the Medicines Patent Pool announced Thursday.

Kenya running mate ordered to forfeit $1.7 mn in graft case
Kenya running mate ordered to forfeit $1.7 mn in graft case
by  AFP

A Kenyan court on Thursday ordered a politician running for deputy president in next month's election to forfeit almost $1.7 million that had been frozen in a corruption probe. Kenyans will next month elect not only a new president but also several hundred members of parliament and about 1,500 county officials.

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