Africa
Trump administration imposes last minute sanctions on Tanzanian officials
On the last day of the Trump administration, the US State Department announced visa restrictions…
UN chief expresses deep concern for civilians as violence spikes in Sudan’s West Darfur
The UN Secretary-General on Sunday expressed his deep concern over escalating violence in West Darfur…
Unescorted Ethiopian child refugees at risk of abuses in Sudan
Unaccompanied children refugees could be at risk of abuse, trafficking and child labour as they…
Zimbabwe court denies bail for reporter Hopewell Chin’ono over ‘false story’ tweet
A Zimbabwean court denied prominent journalist and government critic Hopewell Chin’ono bail on Thursday, nearly…
Uganda’s human rights situation ‘deteriorating’ as elections near – UN
Ahead of elections in Uganda next week, the UN human rights office, OHCHR, is urging…
Tanzanian human rights lawyer and activist released from jail
Tanzanian human rights lawyer and activist Tito Magoti has been freed from prison almost 14…
France arrests ex-DRC rebel leader over ‘crimes against humanity’
The former head of a rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo has been…
Australian women’s rights activist faces legal charges in Tanzania
An Australian ex-Muslim women’s rights activist has been arrested Tanzania with what her supporters say…
Charity-owned ship with 265 rescued migrants seeks port of safety
About 265 migrants, including six babies and a woman nine months pregnant rescued on Saturday…
About 75 civilians killed during ethnic unrest in Ethiopia – Report
The Ethiopian Human Rights Commission has released a report on Friday that the country’s security…