November 19
Zimbabwe: Growing Surveillance of Journalists and Human Rights Defenders Sparks Concern
263Chat
A recent symposium in Harare has shed light on the alarming rate of surveillance on journalists and human rights defenders across Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe. Read more »
Sudan: U.S. Envoy Perriello On Sudan Humanitarian Crisis - 'There's Much, Much Work to Be Done...'
Dabanga
The US Special Envoy for Sudan, Tom Perriello, has described his meetings with Sudan's Sovereignty Council Chairman, Lt Gen Abdelfattah El Burhan, his deputy Malik Agar, civil… Read more »
South Africa: Men Abused By Women Don't All Fight Back. Some Believe a Strong Man Is Non-Violent - South African Study [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Studies of intimate partner violence mostly portray men as abusers and women as victims. Little academic attention is paid to men who are abused by their female partners. Even less… Read more »
South Africa: Over a Thousand RDP Homes Built in 2019 Still Without Tap Water
GroundUp
Human Rights Commission found significant backlogs in water supply at uMzinyathi District municipality, KwaZulu-Natal Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Cleft Lip, Palate Stigma Must End'
The Herald
The public should stop discriminating and stigmatising individuals with cleft lip and palate, Government has said, as it seeks to demystify the deep-rooted misconceptions about… Read more »
Uganda: Kyotera to Politicians Bury Hatchet - Vow to End Election Violence
Nile Post
Kyotera District, known for its volatile elections, has once again become a focal point of political tension as the the general election draws closer. Read more »
Uganda: NUP Remembers Lives Lost During November 2020 Protests
Nile Post
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has once again honored the memory of those who lost their lives during the violent protests that erupted in November 2020 following the arrest of… Read more »
November 18
Africa: Global - Africans and People of African Descent Call On Europe to Reckon With Their Colonial Legacies [press release]
AI London
Experts from the African continent and its global diasporas called on European governments to address their colonial past and ongoing impacts at the Dekoloniale Berlin Africa… Read more »
South Africa: Archbishop Makgoba Addresses Abuse in the Anglican Church
ACSA
Archbishop Thabo Makgoba today announced an inquiry into whether the Anglican Church in Cape Town has met its obligation to keep its members safe from abuse. Read more »
November 17
Namibia: Windhoek High Court Sentences Father to 25 Years for Raping Daughter (15)
Namibian
A man convicted of raping his 15-year-old daughter did irreparable harm to her, a Windhoek High Court judge said before sentencing him to 25 years' imprisonment on Thursday. Read more »
November 15
Africa: Fossil Fuel Lobbyists Eclipse Delegations From Most Climate-Vulnerable Nations At COP29 Climate Talks [press release]
Global Witness
Industry influx escalates calls to protect talks from Big Polluters Read more »
Africa: Climate Leaders Call for Urgent Overhaul of UN Climate Process - Global Witness Response [press release]
Global Witness
Responding to the call from climate leaders for urgent overhaul of UN climate processes, Dominic Kavakeb, Co-Director of Campaigns at Global Witness, said: Read more »
Liberia: Massacre Survivors Condemn Lewis Brown's UN Nomination
Liberian Observer
The Liberia Massacre Survivors Association (LIMASA) has voiced its objection to the nomination of Ambassador Lewis Brown as Liberia's Permanent Representative to the United… Read more »
November 14
South Africa: 'Smoke Them Out' Remark at Illegal Miners Sparks Outrage - South African News Briefs - November 14, 2024
allAfrica
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Mozambique: The Roots of Unprecedented Protest in Mozambique
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
General strike continues after 3 weeks and 50 killed by police Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Must Take Strong Stand Against Spiralling Police Killings and Assault On Peaceful Assembly
AI London
Responding to the apparent police killings of seven people amid post-election protests in Nampula on 13 November 2024, Amnesty International Deputy Regional Director for East and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Launches 'Human Rights Defenders' Forum
VOA
The Nigerian National Human Rights Commission on Wednesday inaugurated a forum targeting rights violations in the West African nation. Read more »
Kenya: Catholic Bishops Urge Swift Action On Rising Femicide Cases
Capital FM
The Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB) has urged the government to take immediate and decisive action to address the growing number of women killings in the country. Read more »
Sudan: French-Manufactured Weapons System Identified in Conflict - New Investigation
AI London
French-manufactured military technology incorporated into armoured personnel carriers made by the United Arab Emirates is being used on the battlefield in Sudan in what likely… Read more »
Africa: EU Parliament 'Takes a Chainsaw to Anti-Deforestation Law' [press release]
Global Witness
The European Parliament today backed a 12-month delay for the EU's landmark anti-deforestation law, which would see new rules to prevent imports and exports of commodities grown on… Read more »
Sudan: French-Manufactured Weapons System Identified in Conflict - New Investigation [press release]
AI London
Galix System visible on armoured personnel carriers used by RSF Read more »
Nigeria: Human Rights Complaints Surge By 27% Amid Economic Hardship - NHRC
Premium Times
The NHRC said October had the highest number of killings and abductions. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan - UN Acts On Abusive Commanders [press release]
HRW
Security Council's First Sanctions on Sudan's Rapid Support Forces Read more »
Uganda: Nudipu Urges Inclusive Food Security for Persons With Disabilities
Nile Post
The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) celebrated its 37th anniversary with a powerful call for urgent reforms to address food insecurity among persons with… Read more »
Africa: Breaking the Cycle of Violence to Save Mothers and Children - Why Ending Gender-Based Violence Is Essential for Global Health [opinion]
Capital FM
Each year, millions of women and children around the world die from preventable causes. Maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) is a shared global priority, yet we often… Read more »
