Angola: Grave Police Abuses Against Angolan Activists - HRW

Impartially Investigate, Prosecute Abusive Security Force Members Read more »

Central African Republic: Referendum Threatens Democracy

At the end of July, citizens in the Central African Republic will vote on a new constitution that would allow President Faustin-Archange Touadéra to run for president again… Read more »

Rwanda: EU Sanctions Congo, Rwanda Army Officers

To Address M23 Abuses, Sanctions on More Senior Officials Also Needed Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Deadly Militia Raid On Ituri's Displaced

Congolese Army, UN Peacekeepers Should Increase Protection Read more »

Rwanda: Questions Remain Over Journalist's Suspicious Death

Six Months Later, Still No Effective Investigation into John Williams Ntwali's Death Read more »

Cameroon: Planned Visit by French LGBTQI+ Expert Met with Online Hate

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people in Cameroon are all too aware of homophobic rhetoric and violent attacks against them. This has been highlighted… Read more »

Burundi: Govt Walks Out On UN Review

Authorities Refuse Dialogue in Presence of Civil Society Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Intercommunal Violence in Western Congo Kills Scores

Latest Attack by Mobondo Militia Highlights Failure to Address Customary Dispute Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Govt Wants More From ICC

New International Criminal Court Referral a Reminder that Court's Work Isn't Done Read more »

Burundi: Burundi Court Upholds Journalist's Conviction

Authorities Should End Cynical Assault on Media, Civil Society Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Ethnic Targeting Mars DR Congo's Electoral Process

Violent Attacks, Discrimination Hamper Voter Registration in the East Read more »

Angola: Angolan Police Fatally Fire On Fuel-Price Protest

Impartially Investigate Apparent Excessive Use of Lethal Force Read more »

Central African Republic: Referendum Poses Risks

Presidential Term Measure a Threat to Civil Society, Freedom of Expression Read more »

Rwanda: Mass Graves Tied to Rwanda-Backed M23

Evidence of Apparent War Crimes in Kishishe Should Be Preserved Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Killings, Rapes by Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels

Rebels' Incursions Exacerbate Humanitarian Crisis in East Read more »

Rwanda: Justice Denied for Rwanda Genocide Victims

Trial of Alleged Mastermind Félicien Kabuga Suspended Read more »

Angola: Police Violently Disperse Street Traders' Protest

Dogs, Tear Gas Used Against Women Vendors Read more »

Rwanda: Alleged Genocide Mastermind Arrested

Fulgence Kayishema Caught After Two Decades; Should Face Swift, Fair Trial Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Peaceful Protests Violently Repressed

Hasty Praise of Police Chief Raises Concerns About Promised Investigation Read more »

Angola: No Letup in Crackdown On Cabinda Activists

Respect Rights to Freedom of Assembly, Peaceful Protest Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Reject Discriminatory Nationality Bill - Human Rights Watch

Proposed Law Would Prohibit Candidates Because of Parents' Origins Read more »

Burundi: A Chance for Justice in Burundi

Arrested Former Prime Minister Accused of Abuse of Power Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: 146 Organisations Condemn Lawsuit Brought By Dan Gertler Against the 'Congo Is Not for Sale' Anti-Corruption Coalition

A group of 146 civil society organisations today express their serious concern about the legal proceedings filed in the Democratic Republic of Congo by Israeli businessman Dan… Read more »

Angola: Angolan Forces Linked to Abuses Against Migrant Women

Authorities Should Investigate Reports of Rape, Other Crimes Read more »

Central African Republic: Central African Republic - Closing Civic Space

Journalists, Civil Society, Opposition Parties Face Harassment, Restrictions Read more »