April 27
South Africa: 30 Years On, South Africa's Dream of Unity Lies Shattered
Thirty years after the end of apartheid, South Africa is looking back on a democratic but deeply divided society. Political divisions have fueled a growing disappointment with… Read more »
April 25
Nigeria: Over 100 Inmates Escape Prison Due to Heavy Rains
A search is on for the scores of prisoners who fled after rain brought down a perimeter fence. The incident happened close to the Nigerian capital. Read more »
April 23
Rwanda: Rwanda Explained - From Politics to Human Right to Migration
Rwanda's government says it is "pleased" about the UK's decision to pass a bill allowing to send irregular asylum seekers to the African country. But many, including the UN,… Read more »
April 05
Central Africa: Rwanda Marks 30 Years Since 1994 Genocide of Tutsis
April 7 marks 30 years since the start of a genocide that would see nearly 1 million Tutsis and moderate Hutus murdered in Rwanda. Scars on survivors' bodies remind Rwandans of the… Read more »
April 02
Rwanda: Rwanda - From Colonialism to Genocide
The DW documentary "Reclaiming History -- Colonialism and the Genocide in Rwanda" traces the arc from German colonial rule to the genocide in Rwanda. Read more »
April 03
Uganda: Top Ugandan Court Upholds Anti-Gay Law
Uganda's Constitutional Court has rejected a bid to overturn its 2023 Anti-Homosexuality Act. Read more »
April 01
Namibia: When Colonial Germany Committed Genocide in Namibia
Between 1904 and 1908, Germany's colonial forces reacted to a rebellion by Ovaherero and Nama people in Namibia with brutal violence and prison camps. The trauma and political… Read more »
February 29
Ghana: LGBTQ+ People in Fear After Passage of New Law
The anti-LGBTQ+ bill is yet to be signed into law by Ghana's president but many LGBTQ+ people already feel threatened. Human rights groups say the bill has far-reaching… Read more »
February 28
Ghana: Parliament Passes Anti-LGBTQ Law
Under the new law, the promotion of rights of those who are lesbian, gay or other non-conventional sexual or gender identities in Ghana is punishable by up to five years in prison. Read more »
February 26
South Africa: Why Do Some Jews Feel Forgotten?
South Africa has accused Israel of intent to "destroy Palestinians in Gaza." Israel dismissed the allegation, accusing South Africa of collaborating with Hamas. Where do Jews in… Read more »
February 19
Senegal: Senegal's President Macky Sall Bows to Pressure On Election
Following days of protests, Sall's government released 300 prisoners in Senegal. The civil society now wants the election to be held before the end of his term in April. Read more »
February 07
Senegal: Senegal Internet Restored After Election Postponement Unrest
Authorities cut access as the country grapples with the fallout of postponing the presidential election to December. The delay sparked protests. Read more »
February 06
Sierra Leone: FGM in Sierra Leone - What Can Be Done to End It?
Female genital mutilation is prevalent in Sierra Leone, with rights advocates concerned about its impact on women and girls. Read more »
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Struggles to End Female Genital Mutilation
Female genital mutilation is prevalent in Sierra Leone, with rights advocates concerned about its impact on women and girls. The country has no law that outrightly criminalizes the… Read more »
February 02
Ethiopia: Hunger Crisis in Ethiopia Threatens to Eclipse Prior Famines
Drought, conflict, graft: Reasons for Ethiopia's hunger crisis are as varied as they may have been avoidable. But while Ethiopians go to bed hungry, political elites feast on their… Read more »
January 29
Malawi: Witchcraft in Malawi - a Real Threat for the Elderly
The root causes of poverty are complex, but witchcraft is usually not tabled as one. However in East Africa, attacks on senior citizens accused of bringing misfortune on their… Read more »
January 09
South Africa: What Is South Africa's Genocide Case Against Israel About?
Israel is being taken to court by South Africa over allegations of genocide. Here are the most important questions before proceedings get underway in The Hague. Read more »
December 21, 2023
Africa: Africans Differ Over Clerical Blessings for Same-Sex Couples
The Catholic Church has shown that it wants to welcome everyone, irrespective of their sexuality. However, the pope's latest move has sparked confusion in Africa -- and left the… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Rwanda: Rwanda Explained - From Politics to Human Rights and Refugees
A suggestion by a top German politician to send refugees to Rwanda put the African country in the spotlight again. Here's what you need to know about President Paul Kagame, Rwanda… Read more »
November 30, 2023
Cameroon: Who Are the Women Working for Change and Peace in Cameroon?
Marthe Wandou, Esther Omam and Sally Mboumien are activists and affiliates of 1st National Women's Convention for Peace in Cameroon. The body representing 77 organizations has been… Read more »
November 10, 2023
Burkina Faso: Media, Rights Groups Slam Military Junta For Conscripting Critics, Activists, Journalists
The Burkinabe junta has requisitioned critics, activists and journalists for its anti-jihadist fight, but rights groups say the "general mobilization" is a strategy to silence… Read more »
November 04, 2023
Africa: At Least 4.4 Million People Are Stateless, UN Says
The UNHCR annual report said stateless people, often belonging to minority groups, are often deprived of human rights and access to basic services. Read more »
November 01, 2023
Zambia: Why Is Organising a Protest So Difficult in Zambia?
In Zambia, the right to assemble is guaranteed under the consitution but the reality is often different. Police are accused of infringing civil rights by withholding permits. But… Read more »
October 20, 2023
South Africa: Protesters Heckle Dutch Royals At Cape Town Slavery Museum
Security guards held back protesters as they chanted demands for reparations. The Netherlands was responsible for the enslavement tens of thousands of people in the Dutch Cape… Read more »
October 17, 2023
Kenya: LGBTQI+ Community Defies Anti-Gay Protests
The protests have taken place in Kenya after the supreme courts affirmed the rights of LGBTQ persons to register their association. Demonstrators have accused judges of being… Read more »