human rights

Over 260 women were raped during a violent prison break in Congo, highlighting severe human rights abuses and overcrowding issues

Uganda charges opposition lawmakers and supporters over a protest march in Kampala, highlighting ongoing political tensions and human rights concerns in the region.

Ugandans protest against government corruption, demanding accountability and transparency. The demonstrations highlight growing frustration with President Museveni’s administration.

The UK’s Rwanda asylum scheme has cost £700 million, reigniting debates over its effectiveness and morality. Critics call for more humane, cost-effective solutions.

Gambia’s parliament rejects a bill to lift the ban on female genital mutilation, prioritizing health and human rights.

Gambian women are rallying to uphold the ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) amidst increasing pressure to reverse the law, highlighting ongoing challenges in eradicating FGM.

Several South Sudanese lawmakers were arrested while protesting a controversial security bill that critics say could expand security agency powers at the expense of civil liberties, sparking widespread condemnation and …

Brenda Biya, daughter of Cameroon’s president, comes out as lesbian, aims to inspire change in laws against homosexuality.

Burkina Faso’s military junta is conscripting critics to fight Islamist rebels, raising significant human rights concerns and controversy.

Human rights group Amnesty International accuses Egypt of carrying out mass arrests and unlawful deportations of thousands of Sudanese refugees fleeing the ongoing war in their home country.