Former Gambian Soldier Convicted in US for Torture Under Yahya Jammeh Regime
A former member of The Gambia’s notorious paramilitary unit, Michael Sang Correa, has been convicted by a United States Federal court on multiple charges of […]
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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 […]
UN Calls for Accountability Following Attacks in Central African Republic
The United Nations has called on March 6 for accountability in the Central African Republic (CAR) after uncovering evidence of serious human rights violations committed […]
Mozambican Police Open Fire on Opposition March, Leader’s Whereabouts Unknown
Mozambican police opened fire on supporters of opposition leader Venancio Mondlane as they marched on March 5 in the capital, Maputo, resulting in at least […]
UK to Impose Sanctions on Rwanda in Response to Congo Conflict
The United Kingdom has announced plans to impose sanctions on Rwanda in the near future, due to its alleged involvement in the ongoing conflict in […]
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, […]
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 […]
Former South Africa President’s Daughter to Face Charges Over Involvement in 2021 Riots
Duduzile Zuma-Sambudla, the daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma, is set to face charges related to her alleged role in the deadly 2021 […]
Chinese mining firms’ activities in Namibia, Zimbabwe stir controversy
Chinese mining companies involved in the extraction of minerals in countries across the African continent have repeatedly been accused of human rights violations, damaging the […]
Sudan crisis: UN appeals for ceasefire as attacks on civilians escalate
The United States and four Arab states have reportedly renewed their efforts to resolve the crisis in Sudan, while the United Nations has launched its […]