July 25
Niger: Rights in Free Fall a Year After Coup
Crackdown on Opposition, Media; No Oversight of Military Spending 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 16
Kenya: Kenya/IMF - Align Economic Reform With Rights
Strengthen Social Contract to Address Root Causes of Protester Anger Read more »
July 12
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 »
July 11
Malawi: 'Dark Day' for Rights of LGBTQI+ People
Constitutional Court Upholds Criminalization of Same-Sex Conduct Read more »
July 10
Zimbabwe: Army Commander Threatens Election Integrity
Zimbabwe's army commander has openly stated that the country's security forces intend to play a partisan political role, threatening future elections and those participating in… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Journalist, Junta Critics Feared Disappeared
Authorities Should Urgently Locate the Missing; African Commission Should Speak Out Read more »
Sudan: Refugees in Eastern Sudan At Risk
International Organizations Should Act to Provide Safe Evacuation Options Read more »
July 08
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe - SADC Should Respond to Intensified Crackdown On Opponents
Respect Freedoms of Assembly and Association, End Repression of Critics Read more »
Africa: We Need to Reclaim Pan-Africanism Through Love - for Everyone
Media headlines are full of bad news about LGBTQ+ people across the African continent these days. They are insulted by public officials, attacked and killed by police and… Read more »
July 04
South Sudan: Damaging Security Law Revisions Adopted
President Kiir Should Reject Law and Limit Broad, Unqualified Powers Read more »
Africa: African Union Conference Addresses Pregnant and Parenting Students
Need to Adopt Human Rights-Focused Framework Read more »
July 03
Ethiopia: Army Attacks Health Care in Amhara Conflict
Protect Medical Workers, Patients; Hold Forces Responsible Accountable Read more »
Cameroon: Artist Rearrested in Cameroon
Worrying Sign for Freedom of Expression ahead of 2025 Elections Read more »
July 02
Eritrea: UN Should Ensure Continued Scrutiny of Rights Crisis in Eritrea
"Patterns of gross human rights violations, including the widespread use of arbitrary and incommunicado detention and enforced disappearance persist unabated" in Eritrea, the UN… Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan's Authorities Show Their Aversion to Criticism Yet Again
Last week, authorities in Jonglei state detained a photojournalist with the state-run South Sudan Broadcasting Corporation for participating in protests about the cost of living… Read more »
Central African Republic: Central African Republic - Step Toward Accountability
Special Criminal Court Arrests Former Armed Group Leader Read more »
June 28
Kenya: Witnesses Describe Police Killing Protesters
Kenyan security forces shot directly into crowds of protesters on June 25, 2024, including protesters who were fleeing, Human Rights Watch said today. Read more »
Egypt: Sisi Govt's Repression Taints Egypt-EU Investment Conference
As Abuses Fuel Egypt's Economic Crisis, EU Should Press for Rights Reforms Read more »
June 27
Mozambique: Conflict in Northern Mozambique Puts Education At Risk
The good news is that during 2022 and 2023, attacks on schools in Mozambique significantly decreased, according to a report released last week. The bad news is that Mozambique has… Read more »
June 26
Mali: ICC Unseals Arrest Warrant for Armed Group Leader
Authorities Need to Investigate, Prosecute Grave Crimes Committed by All Sides Read more »
June 25
Mali: Mali's Junta Renews Assault On Political Opposition
Release, Drop Charges Against 11 People Wrongfully Arrested Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Court Decriminalizes Consensual Same-Sex Conduct
A Major Step for Equality, Nondiscrimination, and Inclusion in Africa Read more »