Somali City Cracks Down on Islamic Face Veils Amid Security Concerns
Authorities in Kismayo, a southern Somali city, have launched a crackdown on Islamic face veils, known as niqabs. Police chief Warsame Ahmed Gelle announced that […]
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Rwanda closes more than 4,000 places of worship in just a few weeks
In Rwanda, the authorities have closed more than 4,000 places of worship in recent weeks in a wide-ranging operation: churches and mosques, which were in […]
Cape Verde: Parliament approves creation of Environmental Climate Fund
Cape Verde’s parliament on Tuesday July 30 approved the creation of the Climate and Environmental Fund (FCA), which will be funded by €12 million converted […]
Meta Cracks Down on Nigerian Sextortion Ring
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, has taken decisive action against a widespread sextortion scheme originating from Nigeria. The tech giant has removed […]
Devastating Mudslides Claim Over 200 Lives in Southern Ethiopia
A series of catastrophic mudslides in southern Ethiopia’s Kencho Shacha Gozdi district has resulted in at least 229 fatalities, including many who were attempting to […]
Gambia’s Parliament Rejects Bill to Legalize Female Genital Mutilation
In a significant victory for human rights advocates, Gambia’s parliament has decisively rejected a bill that sought to overturn the country’s 2015 ban on female […]
Gambia’s FGM Ban Repeal Bid Sparks National Debate
Gambia faces a critical decision as parliament considers repealing its ban on female genital mutilation (FGM), potentially becoming the first nation to re-legalize the practice. […]
Ugandan Activists Challenge Anti-LGBTQ Law in Supreme Court
Human rights activists in Uganda have filed an appeal to the Supreme Court, contesting a lower court’s decision to uphold the country’s controversial Anti-Homosexuality Act […]
Burkina Faso’s Military Junta Moves to Criminalize Homosexuality
Burkina Faso’s military government has announced plans to ban homosexual acts, joining a growing list of African nations tightening restrictions on LGBTQ rights. The decision […]
Sierra Leone Takes Bold Step to End Child Marriage
Sierra Leone has taken a significant stride in protecting its youth by officially outlawing child marriage. President Julius Maada Bio signed groundbreaking legislation aimed at […]