June 29, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Intercommunal Violence in Western Congo Kills Scores
Latest Attack by Mobondo Militia Highlights Failure to Address Customary Dispute Read more »
Burkina Faso: Unlawful Killings, 'Disappearances' By the Army
Respect Rights in Counterinsurgency Operations; Ensure Accountability Read more »
June 26, 2023
Eswatini: Eswatini - Still No Justice for 2021 Violence
Ensure Accountability, Establish All-Inclusive National Dialogue Read more »
June 27, 2023
Algeria: Free People Held After Activist Fled
The Algerian authorities have been holding at least four people for more than four months, including a journalist, for allegedly helping an activist to leave the country in… Read more »
June 23, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Govt Wants More From ICC
New International Criminal Court Referral a Reminder that Court's Work Isn't Done Read more »
June 14, 2023
Africa: EU's New Supply Chain Laws Over-Reliant On Self-Certification
Public awareness has grown about exploitation and abuse in global supply chains. Many consumers now know that there is a real risk of child labour, deadly work conditions, and… Read more »
May 04, 2023
Burundi: Burundi Court Upholds Journalist's Conviction
Authorities Should End Cynical Assault on Media, Civil Society Read more »
May 08, 2023
Mauritius: Ensure Chagossians Have Access to Mauritius' Prosperity, Too
I first heard about the Chagos Welfare Fund while interviewing Chagossian people in Port Louis, the Mauritian capital, in August 2022. My interest was immediately piqued because I… Read more »
May 09, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Ethnic Targeting Mars DR Congo's Electoral Process
Violent Attacks, Discrimination Hamper Voter Registration in the East Read more »
June 06, 2023
Angola: Angolan Police Fatally Fire On Fuel-Price Protest
Impartially Investigate Apparent Excessive Use of Lethal Force Read more »
June 05, 2023
Senegal: Senegal - Violent Crackdown On Opposition, Dissent
Investigate Deaths, Injuries; Release Political Prisoners; Ensure Free Assembly Read more »
May 26, 2023
Namibia: Namibian Court Recognizes Foreign Same-Sex Marriages
Ruling Protects Rights of Binational Couples Read more »
June 02, 2023
Africa: Africa - Independent Judiciaries Can Defend Rights
In sub-Saharan Africa, countries with strong independent judiciaries have tended to fare better when it comes to upholding LGBTQ rights. Read more »
June 15, 2023
Burkina Faso: Upsurge in Atrocities By Islamist Armed Groups
Summary Killings, Looting, Arson Committed with Impunity Read more »
June 14, 2023
Rwanda: Mass Graves Tied to Rwanda-Backed M23
Evidence of Apparent War Crimes in Kishishe Should Be Preserved Read more »
June 13, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Killings, Rapes by Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels
Rebels' Incursions Exacerbate Humanitarian Crisis in East Read more »
June 08, 2023
Rwanda: Justice Denied for Rwanda Genocide Victims
Trial of Alleged Mastermind Félicien Kabuga Suspended Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan Ratifies Crucial African Women's Rights Treaty
Ensure Effective Implementation, Enforcement of Maputo Protocol Read more »
June 02, 2023
Angola: Police Violently Disperse Street Traders' Protest
Dogs, Tear Gas Used Against Women Vendors Read more »
Rwanda: Alleged Genocide Mastermind Arrested
Fulgence Kayishema Caught After Two Decades; Should Face Swift, Fair Trial Read more »
May 25, 2023
Ethiopia: Ethnic Cleansing Persists Under Tigray Truce - HRW
Local authorities and Amhara forces in Western Tigray Zone in northern Ethiopia have continued an ethnic cleansing campaign against Tigrayans since the November 2, 2022, truce… Read more »
June 01, 2023
Tunisia: Subjugating the Courts Is Key to President Kais Saeid's Power Grab
It's been a year since President Kais Saied of Tunisia fired 57 judges and prosecutors, accusing them of financial and "moral" corruption and obstructing investigations. That day,… Read more »
May 30, 2023
Uganda: Uganda's President Signs Repressive Anti-LGBT Law
New Law Violates Fundamental Rights Read more »
May 31, 2023
Kenya: End Abusive Policing of Protests
Accountability, Fundamental Reforms Urgently Needed Read more »
May 29, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: Peaceful Protests Violently Repressed
Hasty Praise of Police Chief Raises Concerns About Promised Investigation Read more »