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Amidst the bustling energy of downtown Nairobi, the vibrant streets pulsated with an urgent message on Monday as human rights activists gathered, determined to make their voices heard. The cause? A demand for justice, as they called for the release of Kizza Besigye, a prominent figure in Ugandan opposition politics, who finds himself entangled in a web of legal battles and political strife. Besigye, an unwavering advocate for democratic reform, now stands accused of treason and concealing ambitions to topple the…

The Youth Rights Campaign (YRC), a passionate advocate for human rights, has taken a bold stand, urging President Bola Tinubu to immediately halt the legal proceedings against a group of 11 activists linked to the #EndBadGovernance movement. Among them is Michael Lenin, who finds himself facing grave charges of treason and mutiny—serious allegations that could change lives forever. In a powerful statement, the YRC emphasized that this trial seems more like a heavy-handed maneuver to stifle dissent and quash opposition,…

In a bold and controversial act aimed at sparking a dialogue on climate change, members of the activist group Just Stop Oil turned their attention to a historic icon this week. They took to Westminster Abbey, home to some of Britain’s most revered figures, and made their mark on the grave of Charles Darwin, the esteemed naturalist known for his groundbreaking theory of evolution. As the sun cast its glow on the iconic white marble gravestone, two activists decided it was time to raise awareness in an unconventional way.…

In South Africa, the battle for women's rights has reached a new crescendo, with dedicated activists rallying against the anticipated performance of the controversial U.S. artist, Chris Brown. The advocacy group, Women For Change, has initiated a petition aimed at urging both the government and concert promoters to reevaluate the decision to host him in December. The petition articulates a clear demand: the Department of Home Affairs should revoke Brown's visa, thereby preventing him from entering the country altogether.…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Not less than six individuals suspected of being American spies have been executed in Somalia, the al-Shabaab group claimed, including that "all of them confessed to working with the enemy", however no concrete proof was offered by the activist's proxy media. These executed, the group stated, have been 5 males and a girl who allegedly labored with locals to spy on Al-Shabaab actions throughout the nation, "thus endangering our operations with out justification." Al-Shabaab media stated the six…

Somali Northeastern State executes dozens of activists in spate of assaults GALKAYO, Northeastern State - As a part of its pledge to get rid of terrorists, Northeastern State has executed 21 al-Shabaab operatives after rigorous courtroom hearings leading to their convictions as state steps up combat towards violent extremists who're slowly making incursions Within the area. Northeastern State is…

Clan pays $ 108,000 in compensation for death of activists in Somalia KUNYO-BARROW, Somalia - Over the past decade, al-Shabaab has wreaked havoc in central and southern Somalia, where it is undoubtedly in control, despite a concerted military effort to flush them out, but the group has often crafted strategies for expanding territories. One of the main factors that make Al-Shabaab still relevant…

All-round hearings of activists arrested on the sidelines of the "Sonko affair". Among them, Guy Marius Sagna, coordinator of the Frapp-France Degage movement, heard on Monday, March 22, about the merits of the examining magistrate. The activist, who was arrested on February 22, condemned a "conspiracy" against opponent Ousmane Sonko, who was accused of raping an employee in a massage parlor. The…

Congo-Brazzaville has been led for almost 37 years by Denis Sassou-Nguesso, who is seeking a new presidential mandate tomorrow, Sunday 21 March. He will face six other candidates, including two former ministers, Mathias Dzon and Brice Parfait Kolélas. On the eve of this presidential election, FIDH and its Congolese partner, OCHD, say they are "deeply" concerned about the "deterioration of the democratic…

The blatant trial of eight Lucha activists began on Monday before a military tribunal in Beni, northern Kivu. They were arrested last Saturday when the civic movement demanded demonstrations against the renewal of the mandate for the UN mission Monusco. According to police, they deliberately attacked a police station in revenge for the ban on their demonstration and attacked police. A version that…