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In the Central African Republic, President Touadéra began his re-entry on Friday, July 16. In his speech, he mentioned the creation of the Truth, Justice, Reconciliation and Separation Commission (CVJRR), whose eleven commissioners swore in early July. The CVJRR is one of the recommendations to end the crisis in the Bangui Forum in 2015, which was addressed in the Khartoum Agreements of 2019. The eleven…

In Ethiopia, the Human Rights Commission, independent but linked to the federal authorities, expresses "its deep concern" over the situation of civilians in the Tigray region and calls for "urgent measures to ensure their safety and security", in a rare press release published on Saturday 3 July . This institution, which is currently conducting investigations with the UN on crimes committed during the…

Somali PM releases final list of electoral commission members amid complaints MOGADISHU, Somalia - The final list of those expected to serve in Somalia's elections and dispute settlement committees has been released, despite complaints from some of the opposition leaders in the country, who called for close scrutiny of members. The office of Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble has released the…

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The dispute over the management of the Somali elections seems far from over, following the latest alleged impeachment of Hawa Adan, who is said to be a critic of President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, outgoing president of the country. Somalia has less than two months to hold elections under the May deal, which was signed by key stakeholders following talks called by Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble. But opposition leader Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame, leader of the Wadajir party, claimed that a…

The investigation into the atrocities committed in Tigray has barely been initiated by the African Commission on Human and Human Rights and has already been rejected by Addis Ababa. as reported from Nairobi, Sebastien nemethIn northern Ethiopia, Tigray has been in conflict since November between federal and regional powers. The…

Prime Minister's commission on Somalia's 'missing' soldiers in Tigray conflict dismissed MOGADISHU, Somalia - The commission of inquiry into missing Somali soldiers suspected of having played a role in the Tigray war could be reviewed again, following the latest protest from the opposition, which wants an independent and neutral team given the responsibilities. In a statement, the union of…

In the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the reform of the Electoral Commission voted on Friday, June 4, by the National Assembly to try to ensure transparency in the next election, provoked the anger of Martin Fayulos and his ally Adolphe Muzito. as reported from Kinshasa, Pascal MulegwaThe text had already been discussed…

In The Gambia, the Truth, Reconciliation and Equalization Commission closed its hearings on Thursday, May 27, beginning in January 2019. It investigated the human rights violations committed under the government of Yahya Jammeh. It must now report its conclusions and submit proposals to the current authorities. For more than…

On Tuesday in Abuja, during the summit of the Lake Chad Basin Commission, Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari launched a wide-ranging appeal for support for the Transitional Military Council in Chad. as reported from Abuja, Mois GomisFor the first time in its history, the Lake Chad Basin Commission dedicated a summit on the…

The rule of legislation is just not revered for prisoners within the Oromiya area of Ethiopia. That is the conclusion of a report printed on Thursday by the Ethiopian Human Rights Fee, a semi-public establishment headed by a former human rights watchdog. The establishment expresses its "critical concern" in regards to the remedy of prisoners. She says she is "involved" in regards to the scenario and…