East-Africa
U.S. Health Aid to African Nations Linked to Controversial Conditions
The United States is providing critical health assistance, albeit with a significant caveat: broad access to surveillance data and rights to pathogen…
Topic
Human rights
East-Africa
Zimbabwe Listed Among the World’s Worst Labour Rights Offenders
Zimbabwe is once again in the spotlight over workers’ rights after the International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) added the country to its…
East-Africa
Anti-Immigrant Violence in South Africa Results in Multiple Fatalities
The government of Mozambique has reported that five of its citizens lost their lives in a series of “xenophobic attacks.” In the…
West-Africa
Missing Outspoken Critic of Mali’s Junta Remains Unfound
In a shocking incident that has raised alarm across Mali, prominent lawyer and government critic Mountaga Tall was abducted from his home…
West-Africa
Burkina Faso Suspends Major Student Union Amid Junta Criticism
Amid escalating tensions in Burkina Faso, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has issued a stark warning against the suppression of student voices, emphasizing…
East-Africa
Neglected Tropical Diseases Recognized as a Human Rights Issue
Despite significant advancements, neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) continue to fly under the radar of global health initiatives. To date, 61 nations have…
Southern-Africa
Ghana Repatriates Citizens as Immigration Tensions Rise in South Africa
With tensions simmering in South Africa and protesters demanding tougher action on immigration, Ghana has started flying home its nationals in a…
North-Africa
Libyan Militia Commander Faces ICC Trial Over Torture Allegations
In a milestone moment for victims of Libya’s long-running violence, the International Criminal Court has opened a three-day hearing for Khaled Mohamed…
East-Africa
Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire faces new trial
Rwandan opposition figure Victoire Ingabire is back in court for a second trial, this time accused of inciting public unrest and joining…
Southern-Africa
HRW Urges South Africa to Stop Scapegoating Migrants Amid Xenophobia
After coordinated protests by the anti-immigrant group March and March targeting undocumented migrants in Pretoria, Johannesburg, and Durban, Human Rights Watch urged…
East-Africa
Watchdog Warns Zimbabwe’s Human Rights Situation Is Deteriorating
A surge in politically linked abuses gripped Zimbabwe in April, with 145 human rights violations impacting 3,675 people, the Zimbabwe Peace Project…
