human rights

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 …

The sound of bulldozers and the sight of rubble greeted Wendell Elijah Mallobe as he returned to his home in Buduburam, Ghana. He was one of 15,000 Liberian refugees who …