North-Africa
Egypt Grants Pardon to Prominent Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah
Alaa Abdel Fattah’s pardon: a relief that raises bigger questions about Egypt’s politics President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi’s decision to pardon the prominent…
Topic
Human rights
Central-Africa
Demands Grow for Freedom of 36 Activists Ahead of Cameroon Elections
Five Years of Silence: The Unfolding Legacy of Cameroon’s Protest Crackdown As Cameroon approaches the presidential elections scheduled for October 12, the…
West-Africa
U.S. Deportees Take Legal Action Against Ghana for Illegal Imprisonment
Deportees’ Legal Battle Shines a Light on Ghana’s Immigration Policies In a poignant and complex clash of rights and national policy, eleven…
East-Africa
New Human Rights Report Reveals Widespread Abuses Across Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe’s Human Rights Report: A Pattern of Violence, State Complicity and Vulnerable Lives When the Zimbabwe Peace Project released a terse but…
East-Africa
Bombing of Zimbabwean Politician’s Home Sparks Widespread Condemnation
Bombing at Opposition Politician’s Home in Zimbabwe Raises Questions About Safety, Impunity Attack and immediate response The Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC)…
North-Africa
Sweeping Crackdown in Egypt Targets Social Media Content Creators
Egypt’s campaign against online creators exposes a new front in the fight over free expression In the last weeks Egyptian authorities have…
East-Africa
Burkina Faso Enacts Legislation Banning Homosexual Activities
Burkina Faso’s Controversial Step Backward: The New Anti-Homosexuality Law In a rapid and unsettling turn of events, Burkina Faso’s transitional parliament has…
East-Africa
UN Criticizes Lethal Response in Kenyan Protests Escalation
Kenya’s Unrest: A Reflection of Global Struggles What was initially a peaceful anniversary demonstration in Kenya devolved into a tragedy of violence…
West-Africa
HRW Highlights Rampant Mistreatment of Migrants in Mauritania
Shadows at the Edge of Europe: The Plight of Migrants in Mauritania In the heart of the Mauritanian desert, a silent crisis…
Central-Africa
Supporters of Ex-DR Congo President Claim Death Penalty is a Farce
Political Turmoil in the Democratic Republic of Congo: The Trial of Joseph Kabila Just weeks after the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)…
West-Africa
Senegal Needs to Take Charge in Climate-Displacement Challenges
Voices from Khar Yalla: The Plight of Displaced Communities in Senegal In the coastal community of Khar Yalla, Senegal, the comforting rhythm…
