Amnesty alleges killings and torture at M23-controlled mines in eastern DR Congo
Amnesty International on Monday, September 21, 2026, accused M23 rebels of committing abuses at mines in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo that could amount to […]
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UN-Backed Court Opens Crimes Against Humanity Trial of Former CAR President Bozizé
A United Nations-backed Court in the Central African Republic has opened the trial of former President François Bozizé, who is accused of crimes against humanity […]
Uganda’s Museveni Sworn In for Seventh Term Amid Tight Security
On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a record seventh consecutive term after winning January’s disputed presidential election, […]
Nigerian Military Denies An Airstrike that Killed 100 Civilians at Market
Nigeria’s military on Tuesday denied allegations that an airstrike killed about 100 civilians at a market in Tumfa, Zamfara State, over the week-end. Rights group […]
Pope Leo condemns prison conditions in Equatorial Guinea during Africa tour
Pope Leo on Wednesday criticized the treatment of prisoners in Equatorial Guinea, highlighting poor sanitary conditions and human rights concerns ahead of a planned visit […]
Amnesty Flags War Crimes in El-Fasher as Global Pressure Mounts on Sudan’s Warring Factions
Amnesty International, on Tuesday, November 25, has accused Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) of committing war crimes during their recent takeover of el-Fasher, the capital […]
Amnesty Accuses Tunisia of Widespread Abuses Against Migrants, EU of ‘Complicity’
Amnesty International has condemned Tunisia for what it describes as “horrific” human rights violations against refugees and migrants, particularly those from sub-Saharan Africa. In a […]
Mob Kills Woman in Niger State Over Blasphemy Allegation
A woman has been killed by a mob in Niger State, northern Nigeria, after being accused of making blasphemous remarks about the Prophet Muhammad. Police […]
M23 Rebels Reject Rights Group’s Claims of Massacres in Eastern Congo
The Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group has denied responsibility for a series of massacres in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, dismissing an Amnesty International Watch report […]
Amnesty Accuses Warring Factions in Eastern Congo of Atrocities
Amnesty International has accused both M23 rebels and pro-Government Wazalendo militias in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo of committing widespread atrocities, including gang rapes, executions, […]