September 18
Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Groups Terrorize Civilians
Greater Regional Efforts Needed to Protect Population, Improve Accountability Read more »
September 11
Gambia: U.S. Trial Against Gambian Accused of Torture
Rare United States Use of Universal Jurisdiction Read more »
September 06
Nigeria: Nigeria - Protesters Charged With Treason
Drop Charges; Ensure Due Process; End Crackdown on Dissent Read more »
August 27
Cameroon: 'Disappeared' Activist Resurfaces With Marks of Torture
Release Cotta, Ensure Access to Medical Care, Investigate Abuse Allegations Read more »
August 21
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso - Conscription Used to Punish Prosecutors, Judges
Revoke Unlawful Orders; Comply with Court Rulings Read more »
August 13
Cameroon: Cameroonian Social Media Activist Feared Forcibly Disappeared
Confirm Steve Akam's Detention and Location, Release Him Read more »
July 12
Guinea: In Guinea, Fears of Torture of Forcibly Disappeared Opponents
Locate, Release Them, Investigate Allegations of Torture Read more »
July 29
Ghana: Supreme Court Upholds Colonial-Era Anti-LGBT Law
Upholds Harmful Criminal Provisions as Government Considers Even Worse Bill Read more »
Cameroon: Social Media Activist Arrested in Cameroon Over Social Media Posts
Free Junior Ngombe, Drop Charges, Respect Freedom of Expression Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Government Warnings Raise Concerns About Upcoming Protests
Authorities Should Facilitate Peaceful Protests, Address Underlying Issues Read more »
July 26
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso - Video Shows Soldiers Disemboweling Body
Impartially Investigate Incident; Bring Those Responsible to Justice Read more »
July 25
Niger: Rights in Free Fall a Year After Coup
Crackdown on Opposition, Media; No Oversight of Military Spending Read more »
July 23
Cameroon: Decree in Cameroon Unjustifiably Censors Free Speech
Revoke Decree, Ensure Right to Freedom of Expression Read more »
July 18
Cameroon: Cameroon First Daughter Calls for Decriminalization of Same-Sex Conduct
Brenda Biya's Statement Highlights Plight of Sexual Minorities Read more »
July 12
Ghana: Submission to the UN Committee On the Rights of Persons With Disabilities
We write in advance of the 31st session of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ("the Committee") and its review of Ghana.[1] This submission highlights areas… Read more »
July 10
Burkina Faso: Journalist, Junta Critics Feared Disappeared
Authorities Should Urgently Locate the Missing; African Commission Should Speak Out Read more »
July 03
Cameroon: Artist Rearrested in Cameroon
Worrying Sign for Freedom of Expression ahead of 2025 Elections Read more »
June 26
Mali: ICC Unseals Arrest Warrant for Armed Group Leader
Authorities Need to Investigate, Prosecute Grave Crimes Committed by All Sides Read more »
June 25
Mali: Mali's Junta Renews Assault On Political Opposition
Release, Drop Charges Against 11 People Wrongfully Arrested Read more »
June 21
Africa: Pre-Primary Education for Children Benefits Everyone
On a roadside in Central Uganda, a woman selling charcoal says she barely earns enough to buy food for herself and her eight children. She is determined for her children to go to… Read more »
June 20
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Junta Again Suspends TV News Broadcasts
The decision by Burkina Faso's media regulatory body to suspend broadcasts of the French news network TV5 is the latest attempt to crack down on independent media and access to… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Conflict in Burkina Faso Jeopardizing Education
Burkina Faso experienced an upsurge in attacks on students, teachers and schools in 2022 and 2023, according to a report released today by the Global Coalition to Protect Education… Read more »
June 13
Niger: Niger Court May Lift Immunity of Ex-President After Unfair Proceedings
Mohamed Bazoum Denied Access to Lawyers, Evidence Read more »
May 09
Nigeria: Nigerian Journalist's Detention Threatens Press Freedom
Immediately Release Daniel Ojukwu if No Charges Brought Read more »
May 08
Mali: Islamist Armed Groups, Ethnic Militias Commit Atrocities
An Al-Qaeda-linked Islamist armed group killed at least 32 civilians, including 3 children, and set fire to over 350 homes in central Mali in January 2024, forcing about 2,000… Read more »