Uganda: Uganda - Blanket Internet Shutdown Violates Rights

Authorities Should Immediately Restore Full Internet Access; Uphold Election Integrity Read more »

Uganda: Uganda - Government Suspends Civic Groups Ahead of Elections

On January 12, 2026, days before Uganda's national elections on January 15, the National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organizations ordered at least 10 nongovernmental organizations… Read more »

Guinea: Convicted Former Guinean Official Dies in Prison

Justice Stalled in 2009 Stadium Massacre Proceedings Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Justice Elusive for UN Experts Murdered in DR Congo

Congolese Rights Body Urges 'Masterminds' to be Held to Account for 2017 Killings Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Surge in Conflict-Related Sexual Violence Urgent Support for Survivors Needed After US Aid Cuts

Urgent Support for Survivors Needed After US Aid Cuts Read more »

Niger: Niger's New Emergency Law Threatens Rights

Decree Grants Authorities Sweeping Powers Amid Deepening Repression Read more »

Uganda: Arrest of Ugandan Activist Ahead of Elections Spells Trouble

On December 30, 2025, two weeks before Uganda's January 15, 2026 elections, security forces raided the home of Sarah Bireete, a prominent human rights activist and government… Read more »

Egypt: Declining Funding Undermines Education, Health Care

Funding Hits New Lows, Contributing to Severe Shortages Read more »

South Sudan: Security Forces Abuse Power in 'Anti-Gang' Crackdown

Mass Arbitrary Arrests; Ill-Treatment; Rape; Forced Conscription, Including Boys Read more »

Egypt: Quash Conviction of Prominent Economist

Dr. Abd al-Khaliq Farouk Appealing 5-Year Sentence for Criticizing Government Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Militia Massacres Civilians Near Kinshasa

National Authorities Need to Address Rising Intercommunal Violence Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Fall of Eastern City Puts Civilians At Risk

Warring Parties Should Protect Population in Uvira; Improve Access to Aid Read more »

Ethiopia: Another Blow to Media Freedom in Ethiopia

Attacks on Deutsche Welle Underscore Broader Threat to the Independent Press Read more »

Sudan: ICC Sentences Former Sudanese Militia Leader to 20 Years

Governments Should Back ICC, Pursue Additional Accountability Efforts Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: EU Must Act to Save Lives and End Impunity in Eastern DRC

The fall of Uvira, the second largest city in South Kivu province, to the Rwandan-backed armed group March 23 Movement (M23) on 10 December must catalyse the European Union (EU)… Read more »

Mozambique: Thousands Displaced in Poor Conditions

Provide Adequate Support to Civilians Fleeing Fighting in Northeast Read more »

Tunisia: Prominent Activists Held in 'Conspiracy Case'

Overturn Unjust Convictions; End Arbitrarily Detention Read more »

Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Junta Restores Death Penalty

A Step Backward as Human Rights Are Under Threat Read more »

Tanzania: Crackdown Ahead of Planned Protests

Respect Right to Peaceful Protest; Free Arbitrarily Detained Activists Read more »

Tanzania: 'Multilateral Engagement Key to Preventing Further Deterioration of Human Rights Situation '

To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the United Nations Human Rights Council Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Accord Offers Promises, but Little More

Congo, Rwanda Will Need to Confront Civilian Protection, Lack of Accountability Read more »

Cameroon: Prominent Opposition Leader Dies in Custody

Investigate Possible Negligence in Care of Anicet Ekane Read more »

Zambia: An Opportunity to Address Mining Abuses Globally

States Should Support Colombian Initiative for Minerals Treaty Read more »

Central African Republic: Central African Republic - Concerns Over Crucial Election

Barriers, Xenophobia, Weakening Oversight Could Undermine Vote's Credibility Read more »

Nigeria: Renewed Spate of School Kidnappings

Ensure Safe Release of Victims, Protect Schools from Attacks Read more »