Entries tagged with “Central African Republic”

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Sep 20, 2022

Equatorial Guinea Becomes 25^th African Country to Abolish Death Penalty

Equatorial Guinea has abolished the death penalty, becoming the 25^th African nation to end capital punishment and the fourth in the past two years. According to state television reports, on September 19, 2022, P…

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Dec 28, 2022

Zambia Becomes 25^th Sub-Saharan African Nation to Abolish Death Penalty

Fulfilling a pledge made while campaigning for office, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema on December 23, 2022 signed legislation abolishing the nation’s death penalty (pictured). Zambia’s repeal of its colonial-era capital pun…

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May 31, 2022

Zambia, Central African Republic Move to Abolish Death Penalty

Two more African nations have taken major steps towards abolishing the death penalty. On May 25, 2022, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema (pictured) announced that, in commemoration of Africa Freedom Day, he was commuti…