June 27
Uganda: Mass Arrests in Uganda, as Hundreds Gather Worldwide Urging China to Halt
350Africa.org
Hundreds of people gathered outside Chinese embassies and financial institutions in 10 countries today - with another action expected to take place on the 28th in Washington DC -… Read more »
Zimbabwe: CSOs Call for Ratification of International Treaty to Curb Human Rights Violations
New Zimbabwe
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have called upon the government to urgently ratify the United Nations Convention Against Torture (CAT) to prevent human rights violations. Read more »
Zimbabwe: No, Zimbabwe Court Hasn't Threatened 'Newly Married Gay Couple' With Death Penalty If They Don't Get Pregnant
Africa Check
No, Zimbabwe court hasn't threatened 'newly married gay couple' with death penalty if they don't get pregnant Read more »
Mali: ICC Conviction of Al Hassan for War Crimes and Crimes Against Humanity Provides a Measure of Justice for Victims [press release]
AI London
Reacting to the decision of the Trial Chamber X of the International Criminal Court (ICC) to convict Al Hassan Ag Abdoul Aziz for some of the war crimes and crimes against humanity… Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZPP Commends Govt's Human Rights Efforts, Urges Action On Torture
263Chat
The Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) praised the government of Zimbabwe for its notable efforts in enhancing the human rights landscape, countering the perception that it is an… Read more »
Southern Africa: UNFPA Launches Groundbreaking Digital Innovation Strategy and Toolkit to Help End FGM and Child Marriage in East and Southern Africa
UNFPA
With the clock ticking towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), UNFPA, the United Nations sexual and reproductive health agency announced a groundbreaking new… Read more »
Nigeria: Journalist Charged Over Articles About Local Businessman [press release]
IFJ
Chukunonso was charged with 'conduct likely to cause breach of peace, provoking a breach of the peace by offensive publication and conspiracy to commit felony'. If found guilty, he… Read more »
Nigeria: Igbo Has Right to Self-Determination As Last Resort - Ibn
Vanguard
The Igbo-Biafra Nationalists, IBN, on Thursday, said the Igbo region has the right to Self-determination as a last resort to address the issue of marginalisation. Read more »
Somalia: Sodma Head Discusses Humanitarian Needs With SSC-Khaatumo Leader
Shabelle
Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) Commissioner Mohamud Moallim met with SSC-Khaatumo leader Abdikadir Firdhiye to discuss the region's humanitarian needs, emphasizing the… Read more »
Nigeria: Playback Nigeria Launches Project to Tackle Violence Against Women
Daily Trust
Playback Nigeria, with the support of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Women Affairs Secretariat, has inaugurated a groundbreaking initiative aimed at tackling violence against… Read more »
June 26
Africa: A Network of Hope - Shelters in Uganda Unite to Safely House LGBTQ People
Global Press Journal
Providing sexual and gender minorities with secure places to live has become more fraught since the passage of an anti-homosexuality law. Read more »
Mali: ICC Convicts Mali Insurgency Chief of War Crimes
DW
Al Hassan Mahmoud was convicted of committing war crimes and crimes against humanity during Islamist militants' one-year rule over Timbuktu in 2012. His crimes against women were… Read more »
Ghana: Anti-LGBTQ Lawsuit Resumes On July 3, To Be Televised Live
Accra Times
Last month, the Court heard the first legal arguments in the case, allowing the proceedings to be televised Read more »
Mali: ICC Unseals Arrest Warrant for Armed Group Leader
HRW
Authorities Need to Investigate, Prosecute Grave Crimes Committed by All Sides Read more »
Kenya: Finance Bill Withdrawal Means 'Significant Shortfall of Funding' - Ruto
RFI
Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday that a bill containing contentious tax hikes would "be withdrawn" following massive protests in which at least 20 people died. But… Read more »
Liberia: Senator Accuses American-Owned Company Firestone Of 'Dehumanizing' Laborers
FrontPageAfrica
It is nearly two years since Margibi County Senator Nathaniel McGill was sanctioned by the United States government for the alleged commission of multiple acts of corruption and… Read more »
Mauritius: Mauritius Extends Financial Support to Victims of Gaza Conflict
Government of Mauritius
Mauritius is extending a financial support to the victims of the Gaza conflict and, in this context, the Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Housing and Land Use Planning, Minister… Read more »
Namibia: Landmark Judgement Relieves Queer Community
New Era
The recent judgement to decriminalise gay sex has provided a brief reprieve for Namibia's queer community, still reeling from political and societal attempts to criminalise their… Read more »
Kenya: 'Not a Kenyan Issue' - Athlete Says Intersex Bill Can Inspire World
Thomson Reuters Foundation
What's the context? Olympian Margaret Wambui hopes a Kenyan bill on intersex rights will lead to change on the international stage Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Police and Protests - Researchers On a Violent, Corrupt Security Force That's Beyond Reform [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Kenya's police are being criticised for their violent response to protests over the past week against government proposals to raise US$2.7 billion in additional taxes. Read more »
Kenya: UN Boss Guterres Concerned Over Violence During Anti-Finance Bill Protests
Capital FM
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed concern over violence in Kenya following the anti-Finance Bill 2024 demonstrations witnessed in various parts of the… Read more »
Somalia: UN Official Highlights Ongoing Terrorist Threats, Dire Humanitarian Needs in Somalia
Shabelle
A UN official on Monday highlighted the ongoing terrorist threats and dire humanitarian needs in Somalia, urging global partners to provide funding to help improve the situation… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Do Not Provoke Us - Opposition CCC Vows to Protest As 78 Party Activists Remain Locked Up
New Zimbabwe
The Nelson Chamisa-backed Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has vowed to protest against the detention of party members who are currently locked up on allegations of disorderly… Read more »
Nigeria: FCT to Focus More On Child Rights Policies
Daily Trust
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCT) will, in line with the Renewed Hope Initiative of the present administration, continue to promote policies that protect the… Read more »
June 25
South Africa: Building Peace in Our Own Backyard - South African Women Take Center Stage in Peacebuilding
allAfrica
As part of South Africa's broader peacebuilding strategy, women who have long been at the forefront of grassroots efforts to combat issues ranging from gender-based violence to… Read more »