May 01
Sudan: MSF Warns of Catastrophic Malnutrition Crisis in Zamzam Camp Amidst Escalating Violence in North Darfur [press release]
MSF
In response to the escalating fighting in North Darfur, Sudan, MSF has treated over 100 war-wounded patients - including 11 children, many with gunshot wounds - at South Hospital,… Read more »
Rwanda: Detaining Refugees Is 'Whipping Up a Febrile Anti-Asylum Atmosphere' [press release]
AI London
In response to the Government detaining people seeking asylum to deport them to Rwanda, Sacha Deshmukh, Amnesty International UK's Chief Executive, said: Read more »
Southern Africa: Time to Deliver On Decent Work for Women Informal Cross-Border Traders [press release]
AI London
Today, on International Workers' Day, we call attention to the findings of the report Southern Africa: "Cross-border is our livelihood. It is our job." and its connection to this… Read more »
April 30
Central African Republic: Former President François Bozizé Must Face Trial for Crimes Against Humanity
AI London
Responding to the arrest warrant issued by the Special Criminal Court in Central African Republic against former President François Bozizé, Samira Daoud, Amnesty… Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique - Spotlighting IDPs' Land Access Issues [press release]
AI London
On 16 July 2020, the President of the Republic of Mozambique triggered the process of land law reform through a public consultation. The Committee for the Revision of the Law has… Read more »
April 29
Togo: Elections Against a Backdrop of Muzzling Dissenting Voices [press release]
AI London
Authorities in Togo must end their escalating crackdown on human rights including the rights to freedom of expression and peaceful assembly amid political tension around the… Read more »
South Sudan: 'Disappeared' Critic Appears in South Sudan Court [press release]
HRW
Spate of Forced Disappearances Points Up Need to Reform Security Agency Read more »
Africa: Environment Defenders Face New Wave of Oppression [press release]
HRW
We all have an interest in supporting people who are pressing governments to meet their obligations on climate change, whether they are protesting in the street, bringing cases to… Read more »
April 28
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Junta Slams NGO Report On Massacre As 'Baseless'
RFI
Military-ruled Burkina Faso has rejected as "baseless accusations" a Human Rights Watch report that soldiers killed at least 223 villagers in two attacks on 25 February. Read more »
April 25
Africa: Africa's High Teenage Pregnancy Rate Demands Strong Response [press release]
HRW
AU Should Adopt Guidelines to Protect Rights of Pregnant, Parenting Girls Read more »
Liberia: Major Step in Malaria Prevention As Three West African Countries Roll Out Vaccine [press release]
GAVI
In a significant step forward for malaria prevention in Africa, three countries - Benin, Liberia and Sierra Leone - today launched a large-scale rollout of the life-saving malaria… Read more »
Madagascar: Malaria On the Rise With Healthcare Out of Reach in Madagascar [press release]
MSF
Madagascar is one of the countries most affected by malaria. According to the Ministry of Public Health, the reported number of malaria cases in 2023 exceeded the national epidemic… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso - Army Massacres 223 Villagers
HRW
Undertake Prompt, Independent Inquiry with AU, UN Assistance Read more »
Lesotho: Authorities Must Stop Threats Against Lesotho Tribune's Journalists and Proprietor [press release]
AI London
Responding to reports of continued harassment, intimidation and threats against Phafane Nkotsi, journalist and proprietor of Lesotho Tribune and Lesotho Times, Tigere Chagutah,… Read more »
Africa: Government of Lao Pdr and Partners Announce Campaign to Tackle Measles and Rubella [press release]
GAVI
In a major effort to protect children's health, the Lao PDR Ministry of Health announced a nationwide measles and rubella vaccination campaign today. This critical initiative… Read more »
Nigeria: CSOs Protest EFCC's Handling of Yahaya Bello's Case in Lagos
Leadership
Hundreds of civil society organisations (CSOs) yesterday took to the streets of Lagos to protest "the continued disrespect for the rule of law and undue harassment of a citizen of… Read more »
South Africa: Global - Loss and Damage Fund for Climate Change Must Not Restrict the Role of Civil Society [press release]
AI London
Speaking ahead of the inaugural board meeting of the new international Loss and Damage Fund for climate change next week, Amnesty International's Climate Advisor Ann Harrison said: Read more »
April 24
Africa: Global Immunization Efforts Have Saved At Least 154 Million Lives Over the Past 50 Years
GAVI
A major landmark study just published by The Lancet reveals that global immunization efforts have saved an estimated 154 million lives - or the equivalent of 6 lives every minute… Read more »
Madagascar: GPEI Boosts Madagascar's Fight Against Polio and Low Vaccination Rates [press release]
GAVI
A high-level delegation of the Global Polio Elimination Initiative (GPEI) is in Madagascar to support the country in strengthening routine immunisation while combatting a polio… Read more »
Africa: Oxfam Reaction to the Global Report On Food Crises 2024 [press release]
Oxfam
Today's "Global Report on Food Crises" (GRFC), led by the Food Security Information Network (FSIN), says that 281.6 million people across 59 countries are now experiencing acute… Read more »
Africa: Over 50 Million Lives Saved Through Immunization Effort [press release]
GAVI
An estimated 51.2 million lives have been saved through vaccines in the African region over the past 50 years. For every infant life saved over that period, close to 60 years of… Read more »
April 23
Rwanda: The UK Again Attempts to Bend Truth On Rwanda [analysis]
HRW
In an interview on the BBC's Today Program this week, Deputy Foreign Secretary Andrew Mitchell sang the praises of Rwanda's "remarkable regime." But as the debate over the… Read more »
Sudan: UNHCR Completes $2.2 Million Projects in Sudan
Dabanga
Yesterday, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Sudan announced the completion of two projects funded by $2.2 million from the government of Japan, aiming… Read more »
Liberia: I. Coast Cocoa Trade Destroying Liberian Forest-Report
New Dawn
An investigation by Côte d'Ivoire NGO suggests that the European Union law on deforestation urgently needs to be implemented to significantly strengthen supply chain… Read more »
Rwanda: UK's Harmful Rwanda Bill to Become Law [press release]
HRW
Government Should Abandon Cruel Scheme and Protect Asylum Seekers Read more »