West-Africa
Somali Woman Wins Re-election to Belgian Local Council, Champions Equality and Housing Rights
Mogadishu (AX) — Sarah Mohamed Khalif, a Belgian with Somali roots, has once again secured a spot on Leuven’s city council. Her…
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West-Africa
Liberian Methodists Consider Splitting Over LGBTQ+ Rights Dispute
Bishop Samuel J. Quire, the prominent leader of the United Methodist Church (UMC) in Liberia, has recently expressed deep concerns regarding reports…
East-Africa
Kenya’s Election to UN Human Rights Council Sparks Controversy Amid Abuse Allegations
In a significant gathering at the United Nations Human Rights Council on February 26, 2024, in Geneva, delegates from various nations convened…
Somalia
The UK and Somalia propose a UN resolution to continue support for human rights reforms.
Simon Manley, the UK’s envoy, and Somalia’s Ambassador Khadra Ahmed Dualeh engage in a lively discourse at a Geneva gathering of…
West-Africa
Niger’s Emerging Terrorism Database Poses Risks to Human Rights
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has voiced strong objections to a recent decree from the Nigerien government, which greenlights the formation of a…
World
Meryl Streep: “A Squirrel Holds More Rights Than an Afghan Girl”
Meryl Streep shines brightly as one of the finest talents in Hollywood, but her recent appearance at the United Nations highlighted a…
Somalia
Somali Cabinet Greenlights New Ambassadorial Appointments and Endorses Human Rights Policy
Mogadishu (AX) – At a bustling Thursday gathering in Mogadishu, Somalia’s Council of Ministers, led by Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre, gave…
North-Africa
Human Rights Advocates Urge an End to ‘Political Prosecutions’ in Tunisia
A prominent rights organization has urged the Tunisian government to halt prosecutions rooted in political motives and ensure the upcoming elections uphold…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia Rights Commission Condemns MP Abiib’s Extended Imprisonment
Hargeisa (AX) — The North Western State of Somalia Human Rights Commission has voiced serious concerns about the extended incarceration of MP…
Somalia
Somali Prime Minister Denies Ethiopia’s Assertion of Maritime Territorial Rights
Somali PM Rejects Ethiopia’s Maritime Claims Prime Minister Hamza has firmly dismissed Ethiopia’s attempts to gain control over Somali maritime waters, either…
East-Africa
Advancing Human Rights Among the Multilingual Communities of Somalia
Championing Human Rights in Somalia’s Linguistic Landscape “Every individual is born free and equal in dignity and rights.” This legendary opening line…
