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…
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NGOs and Civil Society
West-Africa
Burkina Faso Junta Expands Media Freedom Crackdown
In a bold move, Burkina Faso’s media authority has put a halt to operations of the French news outlet TV5Monde, levying accusations…
West-Africa
Civilian Force Expansion in Burkina Faso Raises Growing Rights Concerns
In a decisive move to bolster national security, Burkina Faso’s Council of Ministers approved a draft law on April 24 aiming to…
West-Africa
Burkina Faso Junta Dissolves 118 Human Rights Organizations in Major Crackdown
The military government has escalated its crackdown on civil society, recently dissolving 118 organizations, with many focusing on human rights advocacy. The…
Central-Africa
UN Peacekeeping Operations Strained by Funding Cuts, Rising Security Threats
Squeezed by budget shortfalls, shifting battlefields, and emerging security risks, the United Nations peacekeeping mission is buckling under intensifying pressure, with mounting…
West-Africa
Antibiotic Misuse in Liberia Increases Significantly, Raising Health Concerns
A shocking new survey highlights a distressing trend in Liberia: a staggering 90% of women reportedly use antibiotics monthly to address their…
West-Africa
Rights Group Report Connects Killings in Burkina Faso to War Crimes
A recent report by Human Rights Watch has uncovered a harrowing reality in Burkina Faso, revealing that over 1,800 civilians have lost…
East-Africa
Mozambican Navy Accused of Killing Fishermen in Coastal Waters
Mozambique’s navy is under scrutiny after personnel were accused of unlawfully killing and injuring fishermen in Cabo Delgado on March 15, 2026,…
West-Africa
Human Rights Organization Details Recent Militant Violence in Burkina Faso
Human Rights Watch Calls for Protection of Civilians Amid Rising Violence in Burkina Faso Human Rights Watch (HRW) has issued a strong…
West-Africa
Senegal Increases Prison Time for Same-Sex Relationships
Senegal Doubles Prison Sentence for Same-Sex Relations Amid Growing Anti-LGBTQI+ Sentiment The Senegalese parliament has approved a controversial bill that significantly increases…
West-Africa
Ghana Urged to Safeguard LGBTQI+ Rights, Human Rights Watch Stresses
Human Rights Watch Urges Ghana to Uphold Equality Amid LGBT Bill Revival Human Rights Watch is calling upon Ghanaian leaders to uphold…
