November 04
South Africa: Human Rights Commission Appears Before Parliament's Justice Committee
SAnews.gov.za
The Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development has expressed concern over allegations of a "toxic" environment in the office of the South African Human Rights… Read more »
Nigeria: Bobrisky Finally Jets Out of Nigeria After Failed Attempts
Premium Times
"This girl bought first-class tickets three times; that's over N30 million. Raise the bar for this girl." Read more »
Africa: COP29 - What You Need to Know About the Global Climate Summit [press release]
AI London
The 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) opens next week in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan. The summit takes place between 11 and 22 November, and decisions made… Read more »
Africa: Richer Countries Must Commit to Pay At COP29 As Climate Change Forcibly Displaces Millions Across Africa
AI London
With millions of people already displaced by climate change disasters in Africa, the richer countries most responsible for global warming must agree at the COP29 climate conference… Read more »
South Africa: How the Legal Resources Centre Has Fought for Human Rights [document]
GroundUp
Speech by Geoff Budlender on accepting the fourth George Bizos Human Rights Award Read more »
November 03
Mozambique: Police Have Killed 13 Demonstrators - Doctors Say Police Shoot to Kill
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Police killings rise to 13, with dozens injured by police bullets Read more »
Africa: Big Companies Profit From Poverty but Aren't Obliged to Uphold Human Rights. International Law Must Change - Scholar [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
There is some disagreement among legal practitioners and scholars about whether corporations have duties under international law. Read more »
Nigeria: Endbadgovernance Protests - Rage Over Trial of 72 Minors
Vanguard
·Correctional Service says it shunned remand request Read more »
Nigeria: Activist Decries Attacks On Amnesty Office Boss, Says Otuaro Restoring Hope
Vanguard
A popular activist and social crusader in the Niger Delta region, Oghenekaro Edor has condemned campaign of calumny against the Coordinator of the Presidential Amnesty Programme,… Read more »
Nigeria: Police - Arraigned Protesters Who Slumped in Court Staged It
This Day
*AGF mulls withdrawing charges against minors Read more »
Nigeria: Ikwechegh's Contempt for Common Man
This Day
Last Sunday's physical and verbal abuses on a Bolt driver by a member of the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh and the lawmaker's threat to cause the disappearance of the… Read more »
November 02
Mozambique: Police Kill Demonstrators; Frelimo Offices Burned
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Increasingly instability in Maputo, Zambézia and Nampula Read more »
November 01
Zimbabwe: When Will We Get Our Apology? - Mnangagwa Demands Colonial Reparations From Britain
New Zimbabwe
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has demanded reparations and an apology from Britain over colonial injustices suffered by Zimbabweans and the lasting legacy of colonialism in the… Read more »
Tunisia: Ex-Minister Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison: Noureddine Bhiri
AI London
On 18 October 2024, the Criminal Chamber of the Court of First Instance in Tunis sentenced Ennahdha leader and former justice minister Noureddine Bhiri to ten years in prison on… Read more »
Zambia: Zambia Should Stop Harassing Investigative Journalist
HRW
Thomas Zgambo Prosecuted for Exposing Corruption, Rights Abuses Read more »
Nigeria: #endbadgovernance - Judge Halts Proceedings As Three Minors, One Adult Brought to Face Trial Slump
Premium Times
The four defendants, who looked malnourished and unkempt, slumped shortly after they were called into the dock to take their pleas. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Orders DCI to Take Decisive Action Against Femicide
Capital FM
President William Ruto has directed the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to take decisive action against criminals behind femicides and murders cases being witnessed in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Four Cameroonians to Further Languish in Jail After Freedom Bid Flops
New Zimbabwe
Four Cameroonians arrested on charges of bribery and contravening the Birth and Death Registration Act will further languish in jail after their application challenging placement… Read more »
Nigeria: NHRC, Others Call for Protection of Citizens Digital Rights
Premium Times
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and rights advocates on Thursday called for the protection of citizens' digital rights, amid concerns about undue digital censorship,… Read more »
Southern Africa: Mozambique Blocks Access to Social Media As More Protests Loom [press release]
MISA
By blocking access to the internet, the Mozambican government is violating the fundamental human rights of all citizens, including the right to free speech and opinion, access to… Read more »
October 31
Mozambique: Authorities Must End Post-Election 'Assault' On Protests Now
AI London
Police have cracked down on opposition protests with live bullets, tear gas and arbitrary arrests Read more »
Uganda: Ugandan Lawyer Kalali Sues DRC for Alleged Prisoner Rights Violations
Nile Post
Ugandan lawyer Kalali Steven has filed a lawsuit against the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) at the East African Court of Justice, alleging severe human rights violations within… Read more »
Kenya: Diplomatic Missions Call On Kenya to Address Rising Arbitrary Arrests and Disappearances
Capital FM
Nine diplomatic missions in Nairobi have expressed serious concerns over rising cases of arbitrary arrests and enforced disappearances in Kenya. Read more »
Ghana: Cerebral Palsy, Autism Sufferers Target of Sexual Abuse At Akyem Tafo
Ghanaian Times
Some women and young girls living with cerebral palsy, autism, and other forms of disabilities at Akyem Tafo in the Abuakwa North Municipality of the Eastern Region have become… Read more »
Liberia: School of the Deaf Appeals for Support
Liberian Observer
The Christian Foundation Deaf Community School located in Ganta City is appealing to the public and any well wisher for support. Read more »
