Angola Journalist William Tonet's Home Invaded By Gunman As Defamation Case Continues
CPJ
Angolan authorities should credibly investigate a break-in at the home of prominent journalist William Tonet and drop the criminal defamation charges he faces, the Committee to… Read more »
I Could Be Arrested for Talking to You - Sikhala Tells Delegates At Geneva Summit for Human Rights
New Zimbabwe
FORMER Member of Parliament Job Sikhala, Wednesday revealed to the annual Geneva Summit, how discussing Zimbabwe's human rights situation could land him back in prison as per… Read more »
Israel to Respond to Rafah Genocide Charges At International Court of Justice
DW
South Africa has filed an urgent request to the UN's top court for provisional measures, including ordering a cease-fire in Gaza. This is the third hearing on the war between… Read more »
The Race to Raise Blood Money to Halt an Execution
Capital FM
A Kenyan mother, who has led a long and desperate campaign to save her son from execution in Saudi Arabia, was weak with relief when he was granted a temporary reprieve this week. Read more »
UN Women Statement on the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia [document]
UN Women
The theme of this year's International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia [1] , 'Leave No One Behind: Equality, Freedom and Justice for All', underscores the urgent… Read more »
Human Rights Watch Researcher Barred [press release]
HRW
Denial of Entry Reflects Intolerance for Rights Monitoring Read more »
LGBTQ+ Gains Thwarted By Enduring Discrimination and Violence
RFI
Despite legal advancements and greater openness about sexual orientation, discrimination and violence against LGBTQ+ people is on the rise in places including Europe - while… Read more »
Presidential Candidate Pledges To Uphold 'Traditional Values' Against Pro-LGBTQ Laws
Accra Times
The presidential candidate of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has stated that he will not permit the activities of the LGBTQ+ community if he becomes… Read more »
DRC Journalist Blaise Mabala Freed After 4 Months in Jail Over Insult to Governor
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the acquittal and release of journalist Blaise Mabala after more than four months in detention and calls for authorities in the… Read more »
Former Ethiopian Peacekeepers of Tigrayan Descent Previously Stationed in Abyei Region Caught Up in Sudan's Escalating Conflict
Addis Standard
Former Ethiopian peacekeepers of Tigrayan origin, who were stationed in the Abyei region bordering Sudan and South Sudan, are currently facing heightened security concerns amidst… Read more »
UNICEF's Ted Chaiban Concludes Visit to Eastern DR Congo
Unicef
UNICEF Deputy Executive Director for Humanitarian Action and Supply Operations, Ted Chaiban, concluded a five-day visit to the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) where… Read more »
A Country of the Displaced -- Startling Figures of the Conflict-Displaced in Sudan
Ayin English
Last year marked the highest level of conflict-related internal displacement ever recorded in the world, with 68.3 million people--with Sudan contributing the highest percentage to… Read more »
Angola's Untold History - Archive Project Explores LGBTIQ+ Lives and Struggles [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
As I write these lines, I mourn the passing of Carlos Fernandes, a leading queer activist and organiser in Angola. Carlos was found dead in his home earlier this year under… Read more »
Over Two Billion People Will Vote This Year - LGBTQI+ People Must Not Be Excluded [press release]
UNDP
Strengthening the laws and policies that respect the human rights of all Read more »
Child Soldiers Used in Raid On Cabo Delgado Town
HRW
Islamist Armed Group Deploys Boys as Young as 13 in Attack on Macomia Read more »