Zimbabwe Opposition Figure Granted Bail Amid Tensions Over Constitutional Reforms
On Monday March 23, 2026, Zimbabwean opposition leader and former Finance minister Tendai Biti has been released on bail after his arrest for allegedly holding […]
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Burkina Faso Demands Answers Over Influencer’s Death in Ivorian Custody
Thousands of demonstrators flooded the streets of Ouagadougou on Wednesday, July 30, demanding truth and justice following the death of pro-junta Burkinabè influencer Alain Christophe […]
Chadian Opposition Leader Succes Masra Launches Hunger Strike Amid Detention and Controversy
Chadian opposition leader and former Prime Minister Succes Masra has declared on June 24 a hunger strike after spending over a month in detention. In […]
Togo: 65 Protesters Freed as Authorities Maintain Detentions
In a statement broadcast on State television, Public prosecutor of Lomé announced on June 9 the release of 56 individuals arrested during public demonstrations in […]
Niger Junta Announces Release of 50 Detainees, Including Former Ministers
The Niger junta announced on Tuesday evening, April 1, 2025, the release of around 50 individuals, including former ministers from the ousted civilian Government, in […]
Ugandan Opposition Leader Kizza Besigye Launches Hunger Strike Amid Prolonged Detention
Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye has commenced on February 11 a hunger strike as he approaches three months in detention awaiting trial. Besigye, 68, faces […]
Former Guinean Finance Minister released from prison
Former Guinea-Bissau Economy and Finance Minister Suleimane Seidi was released on October 7, after five days of detention at the Second Police Station in Bissau, […]
São Toméan government to pay 400,000 euros to former minister “illegally detained”
The an Government has agreed to pay approximately 400,000 euros to Américo Ramos, a former Finance minister wrongfully detained in 2019. Ramos, who was accused […]
Angola registered this year 58,765 diverse crimes and arrested 40,211 people
Angola registered, until November this year, 58,765 crimes of various types, 36,818 were cleared up and led to the detention of 40,211 people, disclosed the […]
UN agency deplores Algeria’s crack down on Human Rights activists and journalists
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, has reiterated serious concern about the serious human rights violations and growing restrictions imposed by Algerian authorities […]