Focuses on the protection and promotion of fundamental rights and freedoms, highlighting both progress and ongoing challenges in human rights across Africa.
In early May, approximately 100 individuals on motorcycles, armed with weapons, caused the deaths of 18 innocent people in Kaobagou, which is been touted as the Benin civil crisis. This incident occurred near the tri-border region shared by Togo and Burkina Faso. According to witnesses, 15 people were tragically killed by having their throats cut, […]
Own Correspondent As the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) continue to engage in conflict for three months, widespread violence and significant health requirements remain prominent in Sudan, specifically in Khartoum and Darfur. Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) medical projects are being hindered in their efforts to expand operations due to extensive […]
Dembe Namono in Uganda The 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Bill was approved by Uganda’s Parliament on March 21, and it is widely recognized as one of the most severe anti-gay laws globally. Despite existing laws against same-sex relationships in the country, this bill imposes even stricter limitations on the rights of LGBTQ+ individuals. The law enforces severe […]
Jacques Klaimer in South Africa Sweden has committed an additional $42 million towards improving sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) in East and Southern Africa, aiming to positively impact the lives of a significant number of individuals in the region. The Sweden’s SRHR in Africa 2022-2026 strategy is providing the necessary financial resources for […]
Editorial The government of Malawi has unlawfully and forcefully relocated refugees and asylum seekers throughout the nation, neglecting their fundamental human rights, according to a statement by Human Rights Watch. The authorities in Malawi need to quickly undo their actions and uphold the rights of all individuals to freely move, receive education, and enjoy a […]
Peter Hendricks in South Sudan Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) along with local health authorities have provided medical treatment to 72 injured individuals from Sudan at a hospital situated in Adré, eastern Chad. The injuries were caused by ongoing conflicts that have persisted in Darfur and other parts of Sudan for over six weeks, resulting in […]
By Community Tolerance Reconciliation And Development (Cotrad) Introduction In Zimbabwe, devolution was introduced by the 2013 Constitution (Chapter 14) which stated that governmental powers and responsibilities had to be devolved between the national government, provincial and metropolitan councils and local authorities which were expected to ensure good governance by being effective, transparent, accountable and responsive to […]
ibrahim Konate in Sudan Between January 1st and April 30th, Insecurity Insight has recorded a minimum of 65 instances of attacks against Sudan’s healthcare infrastructure. Hospitals and clinics have suffered from the effects of shelling and fires, with essential medical resources stolen and medical professionals harmed, detained, and killed. Additionally, patients have been deliberately prevented […]
Editorial After more than a month of conflict, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) is calling for immediate action to protect civilians and ensure unrestricted access for humanitarian assistance in Sudan. This is particularly crucial as we intensify efforts to provide aid to over one million people who have been displaced both within and outside Sudan. Amidst threats and risks, individuals within Sudan are bravely relocating, particularly those […]
Dennis Keita in Mali An intelligence-gathering report by the UN human rights office says there are strong indications that Malian troops and foreign soldiers killed more than 500 people in the village of Moura during a five-day military operation – most of them executed in March 2022 in the Mopti region of central Mali. These […]
