East-Africa
Burundi Poised for UN Human Rights Council Seat Despite Abuses
A virtually uncontested race has put Burundi on course for a seat on the United Nations Human Rights Council, drawing criticism from…
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International Organizations and Africa
East-Africa
South African Navi Pillay Wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
South African jurist and former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has received the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize in…
North-Africa
Africa Calls for More Capital and Integration at Alamein Africa Forum
Africa’s economic future took center stage as the inaugural Alamein Africa Forum opened with a call for stronger industries, deeper investment partnerships…
West-Africa
Nigeria Warns UN Cash Crisis Must Not Harm Developing Countries
Nigeria has urged the United Nations not to allow its ongoing liquidity crisis to weaken human rights assistance for developing and conflict-affected…
Southern-Africa
Africa’s Lack of a Permanent Security Council Seat Called “Indefensible”
As world leaders convened for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, calls intensified for Africa to gain permanent representation on…
North-Africa
African Leaders Highlight Key Priorities at UN General Assembly
More than 80 years after the Second World War reshaped the global order, Africa remains the only continent without a permanent seat…
Central-Africa
Central African Republic Rebel Commander Convicted of Crimes Against Humanity
A former Seleka rebel commander has been convicted by the International Criminal Court of four charges, including torture and persecution, for crimes…
North-Africa
Has the United States Adopted a Regime-Change Policy Toward Sudan?
As world leaders convene in New York for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, a surge of diplomatic activity has…
Southern-Africa
South African Women Need Protection, Not Warnings, Human Rights Watch Says
The discovery of several women’s bodies on the outskirts of Johannesburg has sparked fear, anger and outrage across South Africa. Police said…
Central-Africa
Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo May Have Gone Undetected for Months
The Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak may have been spreading for months before officials declared it on May 15, prompting criticism…
North-Africa
UN Welcomes Libyan Agreement Advancing Efforts Toward National Elections
After more than a decade without national elections, Libya’s rival political factions have agreed on the rules for voting and the make-up…
