April 25
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso - Army Massacres 223 Villagers
Undertake Prompt, Independent Inquiry with AU, UN Assistance Read more »
April 19
Gambia: Bill Threatens Ban On Female Genital Mutilation
Reject Proposed Law That Would Reverse Critical Gains for Women's, Girls' Rights Read more »
April 12
Mali: Junta Suspends Political Parties, Associations
Action Undermines Fundamental Freedoms Read more »
April 11
Mali: Submission to the UN Special Rapporteur On Violence Against Women and Girls in Sport
Human Rights Watch welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the report of the Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls to the United Nations General Assembly on… Read more »
April 08
Senegal: Human Rights Agenda for President Faye
Prioritize Fundamental Rights and Freedoms Read more »
April 11
Nigeria: Nigeria - 10 Years After Chibok, Schoolchildren Still At Risk
Implement Safe Schools Plan to Protect Schools, Children Read more »
March 28
Mali: Army, Wagner Group Atrocities Against Civilians
Investigations Needed Into Indiscriminate Drone Strikes, Summary Killings Read more »
March 21
Cameroon: Govt Bans Opposition Coalitions
Solidifies Crackdown on Free Association, Expression Ahead of 2025 Vote Read more »
March 18
Nigeria: Armed Groups Kidnap Hundreds Across Northern Nigeria
Seek Victims' Safe Release; Improve Protection for At-Risk Students, Communities Read more »
March 15
Guinea: Prosecution Seeks Crimes Against Humanity Charges in Guinea Massacre Trial
Earlier this month, in the landmark trial of Guinea's former president and 10 others, including former ministers, who are accused of responsibility for a massacre and rapes in a… Read more »
March 12
Ghana: Ghana's Leaders Push Back On Anti-LGBT Bill
Major Figures Urge President to Veto Harmful Legislation Read more »
March 05
Senegal: Amnesty Bill Opens Door to Impunity
Law Would Cheat Victims, Embolden Abusers Read more »
March 04
Mali: Security Force Whistleblower Arrested
Colonel Feared 'Forcibly Disappeared' for Speaking Out Against Military Abuse Read more »
March 05
Ghana: Ghana - President Should Veto Anti-LGBT Bill
Violates Rights to Nondiscrimination, Freedom of Expression and Assembly Read more »
February 27
Burkina Faso: Abductions Used to Crack Down On Dissent
Locate 'Disappeared'; Investigate Abusive Conscription; Hold Abusers to Account Read more »
February 14
Cameroon: Trial for Cameroon Village Massacre Drags On
Still No Justice for Ngarbuh Victims and Families Read more »
February 12
Senegal: 3 Dead, 60 Injured, at Least 271 Arrested, Journalists Assaulted During Protests
Senegal's authorities should immediately open independent investigations into violence during protests on February 9 and 10, 2024, over delayed elections, Human Rights Watch said… Read more »
February 02
Niger: Another Niger Media Organization Suspended
Authorities Should End Attacks on Press Freedom, Free Expression Read more »
Burkina Faso: What Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger Leaving Ecowas Means for Human Rights
Action Will Prevent Citizens from Seeking Justice through ECOWAS Court Read more »
January 25
Burkina Faso: Drone Strikes On Civilians Apparent War Crimes
Impartially Investigate Military's Air Attacks; Compensate Victims, Families Read more »
January 22
Senegal: Senegal - Pre-Election Crackdown
Guarantee Fundamental Freedoms, End Arbitrary Detentions and Prosecutions Read more »
January 19
Sierra Leone: Submission to the UN Committee On Economic, Social and Cultural Rights
74th Pre-Sessional Working Group Read more »
December 07, 2023
Nigeria: Erroneous Military Airstrike
Ensure Justice, Accountability, Compensate Victims for Devastating Loss Read more »
December 04, 2023
Ghana: Invest More in Mental Health Services
New Video Shows People Living Rich Lives with Community Support Read more »
November 08, 2023
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso - Emergency Law Targets Dissidents
Burkina Faso's military junta is using a sweeping emergency law against perceived dissidents to expand its crackdown on dissent, Human Rights Watch said today. Between November 4… Read more »