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 »

Nigeria: Nigerian Government Warnings Raise Concerns About Upcoming Protests

Authorities Should Facilitate Peaceful Protests, Address Underlying Issues Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso - Video Shows Soldiers Disemboweling Body

Impartially Investigate Incident; Bring Those Responsible to Justice Read more »

Niger: Rights in Free Fall a Year After Coup

Crackdown on Opposition, Media; No Oversight of Military Spending Read more »

Cameroon: Decree in Cameroon Unjustifiably Censors Free Speech

Revoke Decree, Ensure Right to Freedom of Expression Read more »

Cameroon: Cameroon First Daughter Calls for Decriminalization of Same-Sex Conduct

Brenda Biya's Statement Highlights Plight of Sexual Minorities Read more »

Ghana: Submission to the UN Committee On the Rights of Persons With Disabilities

We write in advance of the 31st session of the Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities ("the Committee") and its review of Ghana.[1] This submission highlights areas… Read more »

Burkina Faso: Journalist, Junta Critics Feared Disappeared

Authorities Should Urgently Locate the Missing; African Commission Should Speak Out Read more »