Central-Africa
One in Four Faces Food Insecurity in the Democratic Republic of Congo
According to reports from UN agencies, a staggering statistic reveals that one out of every four individuals in the Democratic Republic of…
Topic
Human rights
East-Africa
Anglican Church Confronts Criticism Following Zimbabwe Abuse Scandals from the 1970s and 1980s
Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, the Anglican Primate of Southern Africa, has issued a cautionary note suggesting that we may see an uptick in…
East-Africa
Rising Rampant Violence by Law Enforcement Towards Mozambique’s Citizens and Reporters
Human rights advocates are strongly encouraging the authorities in Mozambique to take decisive action against the ongoing repression and violence directed at…
Central-Africa
Chadian Women Demand Fair Representation in Upcoming December Elections
In Chad, a chorus of women leaders and activists has brought attention to a significant issue: the glaring scarcity of female candidates…
East-Africa
Police Fatally Shot 50 Amid Ongoing Protests Following Mozambique Elections
Tragic news has emerged from Mozambique, where police reportedly opened fire, resulting in the deaths of seven individuals during a demonstration in…
West-Africa
Nigerian Advocacy Organization Refutes Abortion Claims Made by Reuters
The Nigerian government recently expressed its approval of a report that concluded there was “no evidence” to support claims that military personnel…
East-Africa
Burkina Faso Set to Reintroduce Capital Punishment, Says Justice Minister
Burkina Faso is currently in talks about potentially bringing back the death penalty, a practice that was abolished back in 2018. Justice…
West-Africa
Mali’s Transition Council Pushes Through Divisive Legislation Targeting LGBTQI+ Community
On October 31, Mali’s transitional national council approved a law that criminalizes homosexuality, a move that casts a long shadow over the…
West-Africa
Nigerian Court Mandates Freedom for Minors Detained During Protests
A federal court has dismissed treason charges against numerous minors who were apprehended amid recent nationwide protests fueled by escalating living costs…
East-Africa
Doctors Reveal Police Are Using Lethal Force Amid Protests in Mozambique
The Medical Association of Mozambique, alongside the Order of Doctors, recently disclosed a troubling statistic: between October 18 and October 26, ten…
East-Africa
Burkina Faso Government Called Upon to Safeguard Citizens and Investigate Mass Executions
Human Rights Watch has strongly called on the Burkinabe authorities to carry out a “swift and comprehensive” inquiry into the tragic massacre…
