Over 260 women were raped during a violent prison break in Congo, highlighting severe human rights abuses and overcrowding issues
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Uganda charges opposition lawmakers and supporters over a protest march in Kampala, highlighting ongoing political tensions and human rights concerns in the region.
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Ugandans protest against government corruption, demanding accountability and transparency. The demonstrations highlight growing frustration with President Museveni’s administration.
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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.
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Gambia’s parliament rejects a bill to lift the ban on female genital mutilation, prioritizing health and human rights.
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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.
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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 calls for their release.
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Brenda Biya, daughter of Cameroon’s president, comes out as lesbian, aims to inspire change in laws against homosexuality.
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Burkina Faso’s military junta is conscripting critics to fight Islamist rebels, raising significant human rights concerns and controversy.
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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.