August 13
Cameroon: Cameroonian Social Media Activist Feared Forcibly Disappeared
Confirm Steve Akam's Detention and Location, Release Him Read more »
August 06
Chad: Abuse, Deaths At Koro Toro Prison
Chad's military is responsible for the deaths in custody of several detainees en route to and at Koro Toro prison in October 2022, Human Rights Watch said in a report released… Read more »
July 29
Cameroon: Social Media Activist Arrested in Cameroon Over Social Media Posts
Free Junior Ngombe, Drop Charges, Respect Freedom of Expression Read more »
July 23
Cameroon: Decree in Cameroon Unjustifiably Censors Free Speech
Revoke Decree, Ensure Right to Freedom of Expression Read more »
July 18
Cameroon: Cameroon First Daughter Calls for Decriminalization of Same-Sex Conduct
Brenda Biya's Statement Highlights Plight of Sexual Minorities Read more »
July 17
Congo-Kinshasa: Media Freedoms Should Not Be a Target in DR Congo
Cancel Jessy Kabasele's Suspension, Ensure Journalists Can Work Safely, Freely Read more »
July 03
Cameroon: Artist Rearrested in Cameroon
Worrying Sign for Freedom of Expression ahead of 2025 Elections Read more »
July 02
Central African Republic: Central African Republic - Step Toward Accountability
Special Criminal Court Arrests Former Armed Group Leader Read more »
June 14
Angola: Angola Becomes First Country to Join African Criminal Court
Malabo Protocol Presents Opportunities, Risks for Human Rights and Justice in Africa Read more »
Rwanda: Respect Rights During Elections
The authorities in Rwanda have cracked down on the opposition, media, and civil society ahead of general elections scheduled for July 15, 2024, Human Rights Watch said today. The… Read more »
June 10
Angola: Repatriated Angolan Children Face Precarious Conditions
Returnees from Namibia Need Adequate Services Read more »
June 07
Congo-Kinshasa: Prominent Congolese Researcher Detained
Jean-Jacques Wondo Held Amid Wave of Post-Coup Arrests Read more »
May 30
Rwanda: In Rwanda, Criticism Is Not Welcome
Four Human Rights Watch Researchers Denied Access Over 16 Years Read more »
Central African Republic: Central African Republic - Justice Needed for 2014 Massacre
Special Criminal Court Offers Crucial Avenue for Accountability Read more »
May 27
Congo-Kinshasa: Uphold Rights, Rule of Law After Failed Coup
Prosecute Participants Fairly; Investigate Possible Summary Killings Read more »
May 23
Congo-Kinshasa: Prominent Activist Gloria Sengha Abducted
Grave Concern for Gloria Sengha's Possible Enforced Disappearance Read more »
May 16
Rwanda: Human Rights Watch Researcher Barred
Denial of Entry Reflects Intolerance for Rights Monitoring Read more »
May 13
Chad: Political Transition Ends With Déby's Election
Ex-President's Son Declared Winner; Opponent Killed in Lead Up to the Vote Read more »
April 23
Rwanda: UK's Harmful Rwanda Bill to Become Law
Government Should Abandon Cruel Scheme and Protect Asylum Seekers Read more »
Rwanda: The UK Again Attempts to Bend Truth On Rwanda
In an interview on the BBC's Today Program this week, Deputy Foreign Secretary Andrew Mitchell sang the praises of Rwanda's "remarkable regime." But as the debate over the… Read more »
Angola: Proposed Security Law Threatens Rights
Revise or Reject Bill Undermining Freedom of Media, Expression, Association Read more »
April 02
Rwanda: Genocide Archives Released
30 Years On, Accelerate Justice Efforts Read more »
March 21
Cameroon: Govt Bans Opposition Coalitions
Solidifies Crackdown on Free Association, Expression Ahead of 2025 Vote Read more »
Congo-Brazzaville: Prominent Congolese Journalist Convicted On Baseless Charges
Authorities Should Quash Stanis Bujakera's Conviction Read more »
March 18
Central African Republic: Opposition Leader in Court in Central African Republic
Detention in Police Premises Notorious for Abuse Sends Chilling Message to Critics Read more »
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