Rwanda Rejects HRW Allegations in 'Selective' DR Congo Report
New Times
The Rwandan government has dismissed allegations contained in a new Human Rights Watch (HRW) report, accusing the organization of selective scrutiny that downplays abuses by… Read more »
'They Vowed to Shoot Remaining Africans' - - Nigerians Recount Ordeal in South Africa
Vanguard
A group of Nigerian returnees from South Africa have recounted harrowing experiences of alleged xenophobia, extortion, discrimination and intimidation, urging fellow Nigerians… Read more »
U.S. Investments in DR Congo Should Address Corruption, Rights
HRW
Conduct Rigorous Due Diligence; Maintain Gertler Sanctions Read more »
Who Buys Rwanda's Smuggled Coltan? The Global Journey of Conflict Coltan From DRC to the World's Electronics
Global Witness
Conflict coltan smuggled from the war-torn Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is finding its way into global markets and popular consumer products, despite due diligence… Read more »
Rwanda, M23 Forcibly Recruit, Detain Thousands
HRW
Rampant Abuses Against Civilians, Ex-Soldiers in Key Eastern Provinces Read more »
'Avoid Using the Term' - Oxfam in Africa Retracts LGBTQ Censorship Guide
The New Humanitarian
"Oxfam in Africa has departed from the values that govern the Oxfam Confederation." Read more »
First Batch of Nigerians Evacuated From South Africa Arrives in Lagos
Premium Times
The returnees were flown in on a government-arranged evacuation flight operated under the coordination of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant agencies. Read more »
Disability Council Uses Sport to Inspire Inclusion and Wellbeing
New Era
As part of the National Disability Week celebrations, the Lüderitz Disability Council hosted a sports day for its members at the town's community stadium yesterday, promoting… Read more »
Hold Defecting Armed Group Commanders to Account [press release]
HRW
Global Actors Should Reject Impunity, Expand International Court Jurisdiction Read more »
More Than 2,000 Malawians Are Trying to Leave South Africa
Scrolla
Malawi's government announced a formal voluntary repatriation on 2 June after vigilante attacks on African migrants spread across Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal and the Western Cape. … Read more »
All of Africa Today - June 1, 2026
allAfrica
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National Human Rights Mechanism Condemns RSF Violations in Dar Hamar Areas
SNA
The National Human Rights Mechanism has condemned in a statement the violations committed by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia against areas and villages in Dar Hamar in North… Read more »
LGBTQ+ Community Still Here, Still Queer Despite Cuts
DW
LGBTQ+ organizations in Kenya are struggling: Deep funding cuts, not just during Pride, have forced layoffs, shrinking services and tough choices. But organizations that serve… Read more »
Democracy Day - Electoral Fraud Is a Human Rights Violation, NHRC Warns
Leadership
* Vows to monitor polls, document violations, seek remedies for victims Read more »
Liberian Human Rights Defenders Reject Foreign Influence On Households
New Dawn
Reject Foreign Ideological Agendas Read more »
