November 04
Mozambique: Council Willing to Mediate in Cabo Delgado
AIM
The Islamic Council of Mozambique (Cislamo) on Saturday expressed its willingness to mediate between the Mozambican government and the jihadist terrorists who have been active in… Read more »
South Africa: How the Legal Resources Centre Has Fought for Human Rights [document]
GroundUp
Speech by Geoff Budlender on accepting the fourth George Bizos Human Rights Award Read more »
East Africa: EAC Treaty Need a Review - Civil Society
Nile Post
Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in Uganda are pushing for a review of the East African Community (EAC) treaty to address evolving challenges and aspirations of partner states. Read more »
November 01
Tunisia: Ex-Minister Sentenced to Ten Years in Prison: Noureddine Bhiri
AI London
On 18 October 2024, the Criminal Chamber of the Court of First Instance in Tunis sentenced Ennahdha leader and former justice minister Noureddine Bhiri to ten years in prison on… Read more »
Zambia: Zambia Should Stop Harassing Investigative Journalist
HRW
Thomas Zgambo Prosecuted for Exposing Corruption, Rights Abuses Read more »
October 31
Congo-Kinshasa: Democratic Republic of the Congo Launches Malaria Vaccine Into Routine Immunisation
GAVI
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reached a major public health milestone by successfully integrating the malaria vaccine into its national routine immunization… Read more »
Mozambique: Authorities Must End Post-Election 'Assault' On Protests Now
AI London
Police have cracked down on opposition protests with live bullets, tear gas and arbitrary arrests Read more »
October 30
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo's Plans for Oil and Gas Auction Unclear
HRW
Congolese Coalition, International Partners Call for Permanent Cancellation Read more »
Sudan: Urgent Need for Civilian Protection in Wake of Escalating Violence
AI London
'Amnesty calls on the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudanese Armed Forces to end all indiscriminate and deliberate attacks on civilians across the country' - Tigere Chagutah Read more »
Mali: MSF Condemns Violence Against Our Team in Mali [press release]
MSF
On 14 October, on the outskirts of Nampala in the Segou region of central Mali, a Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) team and community health workers were violently… Read more »
Namibia: SOS Children's Village, a Haven for the Namibian Child
New Era
It was in 2011 when Enigard Nenghwanya entered the doors of the SOS Children's Village in Khomasdal to seek refuge and comfort, and ultimately have some place to call home. Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu's Reaction to 2024/25 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) notes the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) tabled by government at Parliament. Whilst appreciating various… Read more »
October 29
Burkina Faso: Massacre Shows Need to Protect Civilians
HRW
Thoroughly Investigate Islamist Armed Group's War Crime at Barsalogho; Ensure Accountability Read more »
Mozambique: Post-Election Protests Violently Repressed
HRW
At Least 11 People Killed; Dozens Seriously Injured Read more »
South Sudan: Life On the Levee South Sudan [press release]
MSF
South Sudan is currently facing one of its worst floods in recent decades. In Old Fangak, where teams from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) are working, only mud dykes… Read more »
Nigeria: CSO Rejects Calls for TCN MD's Sack
Leadership
A civil society organisation, the National Council for Civil Society Organisations (NACSSO), has criticised calls by some persons for the removal from office of Sule Ahmed… Read more »
October 28
Sudan: Echoes From Darfur Sudan
MSF
One and a half years into the conflict in Sudan, refugees are still fleeing to eastern Chad in search for safety, where they arrive at camps in dire conditions. Access to clean… Read more »
Africa: Africa Summit - Address Rights Crises in DR Congo, Sudan [press release]
HRW
COMESA Should Work to Curb Atrocities, Protect Civilians, Promote Justice Read more »
Africa: Billionaires Emit More Carbon Pollution in 90 Minutes Than the Average Person Does in a Lifetime
Oxfam
Fifty of the world's richest billionaires on average produce more carbon through their investments, private jets and yachts in just over an hour and a half than the average person… Read more »
Mali: Author Activist Remained Arbitrarily Detained: Étienne Sissoko [press release]
AI London
On 14 October, the Bamako Court of Appeal ordered Étienne Sissoko's provisional release pending his appeal trial on 11 November, but the decision was suspended later the… Read more »
Africa: Superyachts and Jets of Europe's Elite Emit More Carbon Pollution in a Week Than the World's Poorest 1 Percent Emits in a Lifetime [press release]
Oxfam
The carbon footprint of a super-rich European, accumulated from nearly a week of using super yachts and private jets, matches the lifetime carbon footprint of someone in the… Read more »
October 27
Nigeria: NGO Organises Training for Female Amotekun Members
Leadership
Building Blocks for Peace Foundation (BBFORPEACE), an NGO dedicated to conflict prevention and peacebuilding, has conducted a training programme for female officers of the… Read more »
October 25
Chad: Chad Launches Vaccination Against Malaria, Pneumococcal Disease and Rotavirus Diarrhea
GAVI
Chad has launched three vital new vaccines in its Expanded Programme on Immunization. These are vaccines against malaria, pneumococcal infections and rotavirus diarrhea, making… Read more »
Liberia: Cental Expresses Disappointment Over Alleged Corruption in the House of Representatives
Liberian Investigator
Amid accusations of bribery involving members of the House of Representatives, the Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL) has expressed strong… Read more »
October 24
Sudan: UN, African Union Should Take Bold Action to Protect Sudanese Civilians
HRW
Deployment of Mission to Protect Civilians Can't Wait Read more »
