March 28
Eswatini: Eswatini Authorities Target Activist's Widow
Stop Harassment, Ensure Independent Investigation into Maseko's Killing Read more »
March 27
Ethiopia: Ethiopia - Submission to the UN Committee On the Rights of the Child
We write in advance of the 98th pre-session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child and its review of Ethiopia. This submission focuses on children's rights violations in the… Read more »
March 21
Uganda: Ugandan Appeals Court Shutters LGBT Rights Group
Decision Threatens Civic Space, Reinforces State-Sponsored Homophobia Read more »
Cameroon: Govt Bans Opposition Coalitions
Solidifies Crackdown on Free Association, Expression Ahead of 2025 Vote Read more »
Seychelles: Seychelles - Rights Concerns in High-Profile Case
Irregularities Risk Jeopardizing Anticorruption Efforts Read more »
Congo-Brazzaville: Prominent Congolese Journalist Convicted On Baseless Charges
Authorities Should Quash Stanis Bujakera's Conviction Read more »
March 20
Africa: No Business As Usual At Italy's G7 Africa Meeting
On March 20, Italy will host a Group of Seven (G7) meeting on Africa. At a time when concerted global action to stem widespread abuses afflicting many countries across the… Read more »
March 18
Nigeria: Armed Groups Kidnap Hundreds Across Northern Nigeria
Seek Victims' Safe Release; Improve Protection for At-Risk Students, Communities Read more »
Central African Republic: Opposition Leader in Court in Central African Republic
Detention in Police Premises Notorious for Abuse Sends Chilling Message to Critics Read more »
March 15
Guinea: Prosecution Seeks Crimes Against Humanity Charges in Guinea Massacre Trial
Earlier this month, in the landmark trial of Guinea's former president and 10 others, including former ministers, who are accused of responsibility for a massacre and rapes in a… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Releases Ex-Politician Implicated in Heinous Crimes
Dropped Charges Against Former Somali Region President Reinforces Impunity Read more »
Egypt: EU Deal With Egypt Rewards Authoritarianism, Betrays 'Eu Values'
Migration Control Obsession Ignores Abuses, Entrenches Oppression Read more »
Sudan: Urgent Action Needed On Hunger Crisis
Security Council Should Act on Access for Aid Deliveries Read more »
March 13
Zambia: Govt Stalling On Lead Cleanup Plan
Urgent Action Needed on Kabwe Mine Site Committee Read more »
Egypt: Questionable Amnesty Deals for ISIS Members
Risk of Impunity for Grave Human Rights Abuses Read more »
March 12
Ghana: Ghana's Leaders Push Back On Anti-LGBT Bill
Major Figures Urge President to Veto Harmful Legislation Read more »
March 11
Uganda: Ugandan Authorities Should Drop Charges Against Environmental Activists
Students Arrested for Protesting Against Oil Pipeline Read more »
March 06
Congo-Kinshasa: A Human Rights Agenda for the Democratic Republic of Congo
On January 20, 2024, Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi was sworn in for a second and final five-year term. Official results reported a landslide victory in a highly… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Second Term Should Focus On Rights
Democratic Republic of Congo President Félix Tshisekedi should ensure that human rights are central to his policies during his second term in office, Human Rights Watch said… Read more »
March 05
Egypt: New Laws Entrench Military Power Over Civilians
In early February 2024, the Egyptian authorities issued new legislation that will entrench and widen the already broad powers of the military over civilian life in a manner that… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana - President Should Veto Anti-LGBT Bill
Violates Rights to Nondiscrimination, Freedom of Expression and Assembly Read more »
Senegal: Amnesty Bill Opens Door to Impunity
Law Would Cheat Victims, Embolden Abusers Read more »
March 04
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Deepening Crackdown On Dissent
No One Appears Safe from Arbitrary Arrest, Detention Read more »
Mali: Security Force Whistleblower Arrested
Colonel Feared 'Forcibly Disappeared' for Speaking Out Against Military Abuse Read more »
March 01
Mozambique: Pregnant Students, Adolescent Mothers Leave School
Many adolescent girls and women in Mozambique, who are pregnant or parenting, drop out of school because they face huge barriers and get inadequate support from schools at one… Read more »