Kenya’s President Denounces Police Brutality After Death of Blogger Sparks National Outcry
In a rare and pointed admission from the highest office on June 11, Kenyan President William Ruto has decried the death of 31-year-old blogger and […]
Amnesty International
Mali’s Gen Goïta Poised to Remain in Power Until 2030 as Regime Allies Back Extended Rule
Mali’s military ruler, General Assimi Goïta, has secured the endorsement of key political allies to remain President for the next five years—potentially extending his grip […]
Nigeria: Benue Violence Death Toll Revised Upward as Displacement and Insecurity Deepen
The number of fatalities resulting from recent attacks in Nigeria’s Benue State has been significantly revised, with at least 56 people now confirmed dead. The […]
Amnesty slams Niger’s military junta for escalating human rights violations
Amnesty International has condemned Niger’s military junta for escalating human rights violations since it seized power in July 2023. The rights group’s new report highlights […]
Amnesty denounces escalating human rights violations in Niger
Amnesty International has condemned Niger’s military rulers for escalating human rights violations since they seized power in July 2023. The rights group’s new report highlights […]
Ugandan Opposition Leader Kizza Besigye’s Health Deteriorates in Detention
Opposition leader Kizza Besigye, currently imprisoned in Uganda, is reportedly in poor health, requiring immediate medical attention, according to his lawyer on February 13. Besigye, […]
UK High Court Set to Hear Shell Case Against Nigerian Communities Following Decade-Long Battle
After ten years of legal disputes, the Preliminary Issues Trial concerning Shell’s oil spill liabilities to the Ogale and Bille communities in Nigeria is scheduled […]
Ugandan activists welcome top court’s ban on military trials for civilians, demand release of opposition leader
Human rights groups in Uganda have welcomed the recent ruling by the country’s Supreme Court that trying civilians in military courts is unconstitutional as a […]
Presidential pardon for son of former president Dos Santos
Angolan President João Lourenço has granted pardons to 51 individuals, including José Filomeno de Sousa dos Santos “Zénu,” son of late President José Eduardo dos […]
Mozambique in crisis: opposition has little hope in SADC support as regional leaders meet in Harare
Zimbabwe is hosting an extraordinary high-level summit of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) this weekend (16-20 Nov.) to address escalating post-election violence in Mozambique […]