July 05
Nigeria: Regulator Must Help Protect Human Rights By Ensuring No Conflict of Interest in Assessing Shell's Proposed Sale [press release]
AI London
Reacting to the hiring by the Nigerian oil regulator of the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and S&P Global to help scrutinize the sale of Shell's onshore assets in the country,… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Soldiers in DR Congo Condemned to Death for 'Fleeing the Enemy'
RFI
Twenty-five soldiers with the Democratic Republic of Congo's army have been sentenced to death on charges of "fleeing the enemy" during battles with notorious Tutsi-led M23 rebels. Read more »
Liberia: Shed, Rural Human Rights Activist Program, With EU Support, Launch Phase Two of Strengthening Democracy & Respect for Prisoners' Human Rights
FrontPageAfrica
A non-governmental organization, Serving Humanity for Empowerment and Development (SHED) and Development and Rural Human Rights Activist Program (RHAP) with Support from the… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Soldiers Sentenced to Death for Fleeing Battles Against M23
New Times
Twenty-five soldiers have been sentenced to death by a military tribunal in the Democratic Republic of Congo for fleeing battles against M23 rebels and theft, their lawyer and an… Read more »
July 04
Rwanda: Kagame Says Rwanda Won't Be Absent in Face of Humanitarian Crisis
New Times
President Paul Kagame, on July 4, said Rwanda will not be absent where there is a need for humanitarian action, noting that Rwandans know very well the value of peace. Read more »
Uganda: Famed for Throwing Yellow Pigs, Activists Threaten to Hit Kampala Streets Again
Nile Post
Youth human rights activists have vowed to return to the streets and demonstrate if corruption persists. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana's Anti-Gay Bill - How Will It Impact LGBTQ Community?
DW
Ghana's Supreme Court will deliver a verdict on July 17 on the anti-LGBTQ bill passed this year to criminalize homosexuality. Two suits filed at the top court are asking for the… Read more »
Chad: Displaced Again - Sudanese Refugees Forced Out of Adré Refugee Camp, Chad
Ayin English
Since the outbreak of war in Sudan in April last year, a steady stream of Sudanese from Darfur have fled across the border into Chad. Over 579,000 Sudanese refugees have escaped to… Read more »
Ethiopia: 'We Don't Commit Mass Killings' - PM Abiy Ahmed Denies Accusations of Mass Killings By Govt Forces
Addis Standard
Responding to questions raised by lawmakers during a parliament session on Thursday, regarding human rights violations and accusations of mass killing against government forces, PM… Read more »
Mozambique: Authorities Concerned At Child Marriage in Cabo Delgado
AIM
Cases of child marriage, which are related to high levels of poverty and Islamist terrorism in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado, increased by 10 per cent in 2023… Read more »
Nigeria: Our Law On Same Sex Marriage Supersedes Samoa Agreement - Govt
Daily Trust
The Federal Government has confirmed signing Samoa agreement, saying the law on same sex marriage supersedes the agreement. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Oppressing LGBTQI+ Like in Apartheid Days - Walters
Namibian
Former ombudsman John Walters says the current government is oppressing the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex and other (LGBTQI+) community in the… Read more »
Malawi: Mother Care Groups Lobby for More Support Towards Under-5 Immunisation
Nyasa Times
Mother Care Groups (MCGs), under Traditional Authority Kalolo in Lilongwe, are lobbying for more support from Malawi Health Equity Network (MHEN) in the work of sensitizing mothers… Read more »
South Sudan: Damaging Security Law Revisions Adopted
HRW
President Kiir Should Reject Law and Limit Broad, Unqualified Powers Read more »
Liberia: 'War Victims' Trust Betrayed' [editorial]
Liberian Observer
The Liberia Massacre Survivors Association (LIMASA) has erupted in outrage after discovering the misuse of 300,000 war victim signatures. Dr. Alan White, a controversial figure… Read more »
Africa: African Union Conference Addresses Pregnant and Parenting Students [press release]
HRW
Need to Adopt Human Rights-Focused Framework Read more »
Liberia: Man, 61 Dies in Custody At Cocopa Magisterial Court - Judge Arrested
FrontPageAfrica
A 61-year-old employee of the Cocopa Rubber Plantation has been found hanging dead in the custody of the Cocopa Magisterial Court in Nimba County. The deceased, identified as… Read more »
July 03
Ghana: Anti-LGBTQ Lawsuits - Ghana's Supreme Court Sets July 17 to Rule On Injunction
Accra Times
Key Takeaways By Court:That the injunction case centers around violations of Article 108 of the Constitution. That the court is not the appropriate forum to deal with issues of… Read more »
Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone: Historic Bill to End Child Marriage Passed - Sustained Efforts to Raise Community Awareness Must Now Follow [press release]
AI London
Reacting to the signing into law of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2024 on 2 July by President Julius Maada Bio, Samira Daoud, Amnesty International Regional Director for… Read more »
Namibia: Prisoners Sue Govt Over Decision to End Internet Access
Namibian
Eighteen inmates suing the prison authorities over a decision to end their internet access are awaiting a judgement in their case at the end of next week. Read more »
Ethiopia: Army Attacks Health Care in Amhara Conflict
HRW
Protect Medical Workers, Patients; Hold Forces Responsible Accountable Read more »
Sierra Leone: Historic Bill to End Child Marriage Passed - Sustained Efforts to Raise Community Awareness Must Now Follow [press release]
AI London
Reacting to the signing into law of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act 2024 on 2 July by President Julius Maada Bio, Samira Daoud, Amnesty International Regional Director for… Read more »
Cameroon: Artist Rearrested in Cameroon [press release]
HRW
Worrying Sign for Freedom of Expression ahead of 2025 Elections Read more »
Uganda: Mr President, Stop Wholesale Arbitrary Road Closures and Citizen Abuse [editorial]
Observer
The state of Uganda's road infrastructure is deeply troubling, with potholes, broken bridges and flooding, plaguing many parts of the country. Read more »
July 02
Eritrea: UN Should Ensure Continued Scrutiny of Rights Crisis in Eritrea
HRW
"Patterns of gross human rights violations, including the widespread use of arbitrary and incommunicado detention and enforced disappearance persist unabated" in Eritrea, the UN… Read more »