October 22
Niger: Another World Is Possible When Invisible Chains Are Recognized As Such
Agenzia Fides
Pierluigi Maccalli, who was held hostage for more than two years by Salafist-inspired groups, has returned to Niger, the place of his kidnapping, to spend a few days (see Fides,… Read more »
Sudan: 'Access to Reliable Info Is a Lifeline in War-Torn Sudan'
Dabanga
In war-torn Sudan, access to accurate, independent information is a necessity for life for ordinary civilians, as well as the millions of internally displaced people and refugees… Read more »
Burkina Faso: African Rights Commission - Press Burkina Faso On Rights [press release]
HRW
Country Review Should Focus on Civilian Protection, Civic Space, Accountability Read more »
Nigeria: Foundation On Rights for Girls, Youths, Less Privileged Set Up
Daily Trust
A non-profit and non-political organisation, Dream Makers Empowerment Foundation, is set to create awareness on the rights to education of girls, women, youths, and the less… Read more »
Zimbabwe: AU Explores Continental Convention Against GBV
The Herald
Remember Deketeke and Mutsawashe Mashandure Read more »
October 21
Africa: Include Girls' Voices in Making of Maternal Health Laws
HRW
African Girls Face Barriers to Prenatal, Intrapartum, and Post-Natal Care Read more »
Nigeria: Rights Groups, Activists in Nigeria Blast Police Tactics Against 'End SARS' Memorial Participants
VOA
Human rights groups and activists in Nigeria are condemning police tactics used to disperse protesters who had gathered to honor those killed during a 2020 demonstration against… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC, ICPC Not Illegal, Enabling Laws Properly Passed - Falana
This Day
Human rights lawyer, Mr. Femi Falana (SAN) has thrown his weight behind the establishments of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt… Read more »
Nigeria: 4 Years After #EndSARS...Police Brutality, Rights Abuse Persist
Leadership
Human rights organisations and other stakeholders have kicked against police brutality in the country, stating that four years after the end of the #EndSARS protest, the… Read more »
October 20
Nigeria: Protests' Chilling Findings - How 27 Protesters Were Killed, 800 Others Detained Since August
Vanguard
...Ojukwu, human rights chief, speaks on crackdown Read more »
Nigeria: #EndSARS Anniversary - Soweto Accuses Lagos Police of Brutality, Sexual Molestation
Leadership
A member of the Lagos State organising committee of the #EndBadGovernance Movement, Comrade Hassan Taiwo Soweto has accused the operatives of the state Police Command of brutality… Read more »
October 18
Mozambique: 'Stop Shooting At Peaceful Political Rallies' - Rights Group Urges Govt [press release]
AI London
Responding to reports that police in Mozambique's Nampula city fired at and detained supporters of opposition presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane at a rally following… Read more »
Africa: Internet Shutdowns - A Threat to Free Speech and Democracy in Africa [blog]
allAfrica
Internet shutdowns are a worrying trend in African countries, often justified during elections, protests, and periods of civil unrest, as measures to prevent the spread of… Read more »
West Africa: Ecowas Court Throws Out Lutheran Church Massacre Survivors' Case Against Liberian Government
FrontPageAfrica
In a blow to victims and survivors of the brutal 1990 St. Peter's Lutheran Church massacre in Liberia, the Ecowas Community Court of Justice has thrown out their case against the… Read more »
Zambia: Authorities Must Immediately Release Arrested Journalist Thomas Allan Zgambo
AI London
Responding to the arrest of Zambian journalist Thomas Allan Zgambo in Lusaka, Amnesty International's Deputy Director for East and Southern Africa, Vongai Chikwanda, said: Read more »
Eswatini: Eswatini University Steps Up Inclusion Efforts With the Opening of Disability Support Center
VOA
The University of Eswatini moved early this month to increase access for students with disabilities through the establishment of a Disability Support Resource Centre. Read more »
Liberia: PYJ Turned Whistleblower
New Republic
Nimba County long-serving Senator Prince Y. Johnson has accused his some of his colleagues of being involved in illicit mining in Gbarpolu, Sinoe and Grand Kru Counties. Read more »
Liberia: Gay Stigma Is Hurting United Methodists [editorial]
New Dawn
The Liberia Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church, headed by Resident Bishop Samuel Jerome Quire, Jr., seems to be caught between the scissors. Whether to ratify or… Read more »
October 17
Ethiopia: HRW Reports Violence, Forced Labor Against Sudanese Refugees in Ethiopia - Govt Dismisses Claims
Addis Standard
A new Human Rights Watch (HRW) report alleges that Sudanese refugees in Ethiopia's Amhara region have experienced multiple incidents of violence, abductions, and forced labor amid… Read more »
Uganda: Military Warns Against Security Misinformation Spread
Nile Post
I want to pass this information to Ugandans; if you are doing your fake news, you can afford to do it elsewhere but don't do it with the military because we are responsible for the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Sudanese Refugees Narrate Agonizing Experience Inside Ethiopia
HRW
Refugees in the Amhara Region, Ethiopia Read more »
Guinea: 100 Days Later, Guinean Opponents Still Disappeared
HRW
Authorities Should Locate, Release Activists and Investigate Allegations of Torture Read more »
South Africa: From Apartheid to Gaza and Ukraine - Norway's Unwavering Stand for Justice in a Divided World
Daily Maverick
The global community needs to pick up the rulebook and remember the fundamental principles of international law and human rights, and stand up for what is right. Read more »
Uganda: 65% of Human Rights Defenders Lack Access to Emergency Protection Services - Report
Nile Post
Robert Sempala, executive director of Human Rights Networks for Journalists in Uganda, emphasized the importance of gathering regional-level feedback to enhance HRD protection. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Hosts Workshop On Health Care Access to LGBTQ+ Community
VOA
Namibians who are part of the LGBTQ+ community often find it difficult to get decent health care and many report discriminatory practices within the health care system. Read more »
