human rights

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.

The Tunisian Bar Association has accused law enforcement of torturing a detained lawyer, raising concerns about human rights violations and the need for accountability.

LGBTQ+ Ghanaians fear a new law could worsen discrimination and violence. The President’s delay in signing the bill has created a tense situation with legal challenges, political friction, and international …

A Gambian lawmaker’s attempt to overturn the country’s 2015 ban on female genital mutilation (FGM) has ignited a firestorm of controversy. The move comes after Gambia imposed its first fines …

A damning report released by the UN’s Joint Human Rights Office paints a disturbing picture of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) prison system. More than 100 inmates have died …

In a landmark ruling, Uganda’s Constitutional Court has upheld an anti-gay law that allows for the death penalty in cases of “aggravated homosexuality”. The law, signed by President Yoweri Museveni …

The European Union’s (EU) pact with Egypt aimed at curbing migration has sparked concerns from the bloc’s human rights watchdog, the European Ombudsman. The €7.4 billion ($8.03 billion) agreement, finalized …

The Gambia embarks on a groundbreaking initiative to eradicate female genital cutting, a deeply entrenched cultural practice affecting millions of women and girls globally. The campaign, led by the government …

The European Union (EU) announced a significant €7.4 billion ($8.1 billion) aid package for Egypt, signifying a strengthened relationship between the two. This move comes amidst ongoing concerns about migration …

Congo has reinstated the death penalty, sparking a heated debate both domestically and internationally. The decision, announced by government officials earlier today, marks a significant shift in the country’s legal …