August 23
Uganda: Ugandan Opposition Members Face 'Terrorism' Charges
Thirty-six members of Ugandan opposition party Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) will appear in court on Monday to face terrorism charges. Rights groups claim the case is… Read more »
August 19
Libya: Libya Central Bank Halts Operations Over Employee Abduction
The Central Bank of Libya said that its head of information technology was kidnapped by an unidentified group and that other executives had been threatened. It comes a week after… Read more »
August 14
Uganda: Uganda - Landmark Conviction of LRA Fighter
Thomas Kwoyelo, a former commander of the Lord's Resistance Army, has been convicted for his role in brutal crimes committed between 1992 and 2005. But the LRA's leaders remain at… Read more »
Tanzania: Has Tanzania's Protest Crackdown Dented Democratic Gains?
When President Samia Suluhu Hassan took office, her easing of opposition restrictions was praised. But a recent protest crackdown shows that progress on political freedom under her… Read more »
August 13
Uganda: Ex-LRA Commander Convicted in War Crimes Trial
It is the first time a high-profile soldier from the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) has been tried for war crimes in a Ugandan court. Thomas Kwoyelo was convicted on 44 counts,… Read more »
August 08
Kenya: Police Fire Tear Gas As Ruto's Cabinet Sworn in
Protesters in Nairobi called for William Ruto to step down as tensions rise over deadly unrest in the country. Demonstrators, primarily Gen Z, decry perceived corruption,… Read more »
August 02
Guinea: Guinea Stadium Massacre Victims Find Peace After 15 Years
After 15 grueling years, justice has prevailed in Guinea with the conviction of ex-leader Moussa Dadis Camara. But despite the verdict, the battle may not be over -- Camara's legal… Read more »
August 06
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Kidnapping Crisis Worsens
Rising kidnapping and extortion cases in Ethiopia are driven by political instability and conflict. The government is struggling to address the crisis. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Faces Kidnapping Crisis
Kidnapping and extortion cases are on the rise, many of which are linked to the ongoing political and security crisis in the country. But authorities are struggling to keep up,… Read more »
August 04
Nigeria: President Tinubu Calls for End to Deadly Protests
Nigerian President Tinubu said he has "heard" those protesting against high costs of living, urging them to create room for dialogue. Amnesty International said 13 had been killed… Read more »
August 02
Nigeria: Curfews in Place Amid Reports of Deaths At Protests
Violent protests that left several dead were met with 24-hour curfews on Friday. Thousands took to the streets in demonstrations dubbed "day of rage" against alleged bad… Read more »
August 01
Nigeria: Police Fire Tear Gas At Cost-of-Living Protesters
Nigerians are protesting against a high cost of living, brought on by surging inflation and stagnating wages. Authorities fear the types of mass rallies that have been seen in… Read more »
July 31
Guinea: Ex-Dictator Found Guilty of Crimes Against Humanity
Moussa Dadis Camara, and several other former military leaders, were found guilty of crimes against humanity for their role in a stadium massacre in 2009. Camara was sentenced to… Read more »
July 30
Africa: Human Trafficking and Trade - a Growing Threat for Africa
Seven million Africans live under various forms of modern slavery. Many of them have fallen into the clutches of human traffickers in an attempt to improve their own living… Read more »
July 29
Nigeria: U.S., UK, Canada Issue Travel Warnings Over Protests
Nigerians have announced 10 days of protests amid the worst cost-of-living crisis in a generation. The UK government warned the protests could turn "violent with little warning." Read more »
July 23
Uganda: Uganda Detains Dozens of Anti-Corruption Demonstrators
The capital Kampala has been put in lockdown amid fears of a youth-led protest against government corruption. There have been early reports of demonstrators being arrested. Read more »
July 22
Uganda: Uganda Protesters Refuse to Bow to Official Threats
Ugandans who have vowed to hold protests on Tuesday say they won't be deterred by warnings issued by the police or President Yoweri Museveni. The protests are inspired by… Read more »
July 15
Kenya: Kenyan Police Arrest Suspect in Dumped Bodies Case
Kenyan police said they had arrested a man who had confessed to killing dozens of women. It comes after bags containing dismembered bodies were found in a slum in the south of the… Read more »
July 13
Mozambique: Jihadis in Northern Mozambique Use Rape As a Weapon of War
Forced marriages of girls are common in Cabo Delgado. NGOs report that minors are abducted and systematically forced to marry members of jihadi terrorist groups. Read more »
July 14
Kenya: New Police Inspector Catches Mutilated Bodies Case After Koome Resigns
Mutilated and dismembered bodies were found in plastic bags at a dump site in the Mukuru slums of southern Nairobi. Preliminary investigations revealed that all the bodies were… Read more »
July 08
Kenya: Kenya Court Finds Killing of Pakistani News Anchor Unlawful
A Kenyan court ruled that the police had used lethal force by killing the journalist. Arshad Sharif had escaped Pakistan, after his interview with a politician stirred controversy. Read more »
Kenya: Alleged Starvation Cult Leader Goes On Trial
A self-proclaimed pastor and almost 100 accomplices have gone on trial in Kenya on terrorism charges over the notorious "Shakahola forest massacre." The case follows the exhumation… Read more »
July 04
Ghana: Ghana's Anti-Gay Bill - How Will It Impact LGBTQ Community?
Ghana's Supreme Court will deliver a verdict on July 17 on the anti-LGBTQ bill passed this year to criminalize homosexuality. Two suits filed at the top court are asking for the… Read more »
July 02
Kenya: Police Out in Force As Fresh Protests Hit Kenya
Riot police have fired tear gas at protesters in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, as demonstrations erupted in several cities. Read more »
Sudan: Crisis in Sudan - Rape As a Weapon of War
The conflict in Sudan has turned into the largest displacement crisis worldwide, showing alarming levels of sexual violence. Many women and children are seeking safety in… Read more »