Central-Africa
M23 committed mass abuses in Democratic Republic of Congo, Human Rights Watch says
Rwandan troops and the M23 armed group carried out a sweeping campaign of abuses in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo,…
Tag: 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…
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…
Somalia
Somalia rights commission investigates reported civilian killings in Lower Juba
Wednesday May 27, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s National Independent Human Rights Commission has launched a preliminary probe into reports…
Somalia
Somali police chief, rights commission discuss oversight of detention centers
Saturday May 23, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — In a meeting that underscored mounting attention to rights protections in Somalia, Somali…
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…
Somalia
Somalia rights commission raises concern over detained activist held without trial
Friday May 15, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s National Independent Human Rights Commission has raised alarm over the prolonged detention…
World
Jimi Hendrix bandmates lose rights claim in High Court
A High Court judge has thrown out a claim by the estates of two former Jimi Hendrix bandmates, handing Sony…
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…
Somalia
National Human Rights Commission Receives Media Report as NUSOJ Urges Action on Violations
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) on Monday met with the National Independent Human Rights Commission…
