Cameroon: Minister Suspends Prominent Human Rights Group

Arbitrary Decision Violates Right of Association Read more »

Liberia: Liberian Warlord-Politician's Death and the Search for Justice

Victims Never Saw Prince Johnson Prosecuted for War Crimes Read more »

Mali: Atrocities By the Army and Wagner Group

Islamist Armed Groups Responsible for Killing Civilians, Arson Read more »

Niger: Prominent Civil Society Activist Arbitrarily Arrested

Niger's military authorities should immediately drop all charges and release a prominent civil society activist and critic of the government, who is detained solely for the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Airstrike Victims Need Justice

Authorities Should Establish Clear Compensation Process, Ensure Military Accountability Read more »

Cameroon: Prominent Human Rights Lawyer Beaten in Cameroon

Ensure Impartial Investigation, Hold Perpetrators Accountable Read more »

Guinea: Rights At Risk As Promised Transition Derails

Crackdown on Opposition, Dissent, Media; Delayed Return to Constitutional Rule Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Plans to Reinstate Death Penalty

Restoring Cruel, Irreversible Punishment a Huge Step Back for Rights Read more »

Mali: New Law 'Disastrous; for LGBTQI+ People

Suspend Discriminatory and Stigmatizing Criminal Offense Read more »

Burkina Faso: Massacre Shows Need to Protect Civilians

Thoroughly Investigate Islamist Armed Group's War Crime at Barsalogho; Ensure Accountability Read more »

Nigeria: Hope or Hardship for Nigeria? Tinubu's Economic Reforms and Their Fallout

Nigeria is grappling with its worst cost of living crisis in nearly 30 years - and President Bola Tinubu, who was praised as a "renewer of hope" just last year, is partially… Read more »

Burkina Faso: African Rights Commission - Press Burkina Faso On Rights

Country Review Should Focus on Civilian Protection, Civic Space, Accountability Read more »

Guinea: 100 Days Later, Guinean Opponents Still Disappeared

Authorities Should Locate, Release Activists and Investigate Allegations of Torture Read more »

Niger: Niger Counterterrorism Decree Targets Political Opponents

On October 10, Niger's junta leader, Gen. Abdourahamane Tiani, signed a decree provisionally removing Nigerien nationality from nine people linked to former President Mohamed… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigerian Military Accused of Another Deadly Airstrike

Authorities Should Investigate, Prioritize Justice and Accountability Read more »

Niger: New Terrorism Database Threatens Rights

Suspend Ordinance Until International Human Rights Standards Are Met Read more »

Burkina Faso: Islamist Armed Groups Terrorize Civilians

Greater Regional Efforts Needed to Protect Population, Improve Accountability Read more »

Gambia: U.S. Trial Against Gambian Accused of Torture

Rare United States Use of Universal Jurisdiction Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria - Protesters Charged With Treason

Drop Charges; Ensure Due Process; End Crackdown on Dissent Read more »

Cameroon: 'Disappeared' Activist Resurfaces With Marks of Torture

Release Cotta, Ensure Access to Medical Care, Investigate Abuse Allegations Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso - Conscription Used to Punish Prosecutors, Judges

Revoke Unlawful Orders; Comply with Court Rulings Read more »

Cameroon: Cameroonian Social Media Activist Feared Forcibly Disappeared

Confirm Steve Akam's Detention and Location, Release Him Read more »

Guinea: In Guinea, Fears of Torture of Forcibly Disappeared Opponents

Locate, Release Them, Investigate Allegations of Torture Read more »

Ghana: Supreme Court Upholds Colonial-Era Anti-LGBT Law

Upholds Harmful Criminal Provisions as Government Considers Even Worse Bill Read more »

Cameroon: Social Media Activist Arrested in Cameroon Over Social Media Posts

Free Junior Ngombe, Drop Charges, Respect Freedom of Expression Read more »