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Mali’s Political Crackdown Intensifies as Opposition Figures Sent to Prison

June 27, 2024 Geraldine Boechat 0

In a troubling development for Mali’s fragile democracy, opposition politicians arrested in a recent government crackdown have been transferred to prisons across the country. This […]

Chaos Erupts in Kenya as Tax Protests Turn Violent

June 26, 2024 Steven Addamah 0

Kenya witnessed a day of unprecedented turmoil as anti-tax protesters stormed the parliament, setting part of the building ablaze and forcing lawmakers to flee. The […]

Tragedy Strikes as Rwanda’s Election Campaign Begins

June 25, 2024 Geraldine Boechat 0

Rwanda’s presidential election campaign kicked off with a tragic incident at a rally for incumbent Paul Kagame. One person died and dozens were injured in […]

Ugandan Activist Allegedly Beaten Amid Crackdown on Oil Pipeline Protesters

June 13, 2024 Geraldine Boechat 0

Stephen Kwikiriza, a campaigner against the controversial $5 billion East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), is recovering in hospital after allegedly being beaten by the […]

Nigerian Army Accused of Unlawfully Detaining Girls Escaping Boko Haram Captivity

June 11, 2024 Steven Addamah 0

A recent report by a human rights organization has accused the Nigerian army of illegally detaining girls and young women who have escaped from Boko […]

Proposal in Nigeria’s Senate: Death Penalty for Drug Trafficking

May 10, 2024 Steven Addamah 0

Nigeria’s Senate has proposed a significant increase in penalties for drug trafficking, suggesting the death penalty as the new maximum sentence through a proposed amendment […]

Under the scrutiny of human rights organizations, the World Bank halts financing for Tanzania’s tourism venture

April 24, 2024 Steven Addamah 0

The World Bank has halted funding for a tourism initiative in Tanzania, following pressure from a U.S.-based human rights organization. This move comes after years […]

Ugandan Court Affirms Anti-Gay Law Permitting Death Penalty in Certain Instances

April 4, 2024 Steven Addamah 0

On Wednesday, Uganda’s Constitutional Court upheld a controversial anti-gay law imposing the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality,” amidst global criticism from human rights advocates. This […]

Mali: Rights Groups Report Russian Wagner Mercenaries Assisting Army in Civilian Casualties

March 29, 2024 Geraldine Boechat 0

Human rights reports this week disclose the involvement of the Russian private military group Wagner in aiding government forces in central and northern Mali, conducting […]

Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa Sanctioned by US for Human Rights Abuses

March 5, 2024 Steven Addamah 0

On Monday, the United States imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa, along with his first lady and several other government officials, citing their alleged […]

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