human rights

Ethiopia’s parliament has voted to prolong a state of emergency in the northern region of Amhara for another four months, citing ongoing violence and instability. The move comes amid accusations …

Morocco has secured the presidency of the UN Human Rights Council after a heated contest with South Africa, which challenged its rival’s human rights record. The Moroccan ambassador, Omar Zniber, …

South Africa and Morocco are locked in a fierce contest for the presidency of the United Nations’ top human rights body, exposing a rare rift within the African group. The …

A Spanish court has dropped its investigation into three senior officials of Equatorial Guinea, including the president’s son, over allegations of kidnapping and torturing opposition activists. The High Court said …

A deadly drone strike by the Nigerian army has sparked outrage and raised questions about the use of such weapons in conflict zones. The attack, which occurred on Sunday night …

The US government has announced new visa restrictions on Ugandan and Zimbabwean officials, accusing them of undermining democracy and repressing marginalized groups in their countries. The US Secretary of State …

Uganda is facing a potential loss of vital funding from the World Bank over its harsh anti-LGBTQ law, which has drawn international criticism and condemnation. The law, which President Yoweri …