Angola to present reports on the situation of Human Rights in Gambia
Angola will present reports on its human rights situation during the 81st Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights, held in […]
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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, […]
Zimbabwean opposition leader denied bail
For the third time since their June arrest, a Zimbabwean court on September 23 denied bail to opposition leader Jameson Timba and 64 of his […]
Sudan rejects UN call for “impartial” intervention force
On Saturday evening, the Sudanese authorities, now headquartered in Port Sudan in the east, strongly rejected the UN’s proposal for deploying an “impartial” civilian protection […]
Namibia Takes Stand: Blocks Vessel Suspected of Carrying Arms for Israel
In a bold move that’s sending ripples through international waters, Namibia has barred a ship suspected of transporting military cargo bound for Israel from docking […]
Anti-Corruption Protesters Clash with Authorities in Uganda’s Capital
Tensions flared in Kampala as police detained dozens of anti-corruption protesters, defying a ban on demonstrations. The capital saw a heavy deployment of police and […]
Zimbabwe’s Opposition Faces Setback as Court Upholds Bail Denial
Zimbabwe’s political landscape has been rocked by controversy as the High Court upheld a lower court’s decision to deny bail to 79 opposition activists, including […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]