Ethiopia: Land Grab Behind Settlement Plan?

Updated: Tue 14 May, 06:20 am

Ethiopians spoke to The Guardian about the government's villagisation' programme which has left many from the Gambella region "bereft of land and loved ones". read more »

Kenya Defends its Human Rights, Torture Record

Updated: Fri 17 May, 06:09 am

The government has defended its human rights record claiming that legal protection against torture improved with the adoption of the new constitution in 2010. read more »

Eritrean Govt Accused of Arbitrary Detention

Updated: Thu 9 May, 06:26 am

Thousands of Eritreans are reportedly detained without charge in the country's prisons often in deplorable conditions in an effort to silence dissent, says Amnesty International. read more »