Human Rights

Understanding the Struggle Against Apartheid through “The Long Walk of Nelson Mandela” MovieUnderstanding the Struggle Against Apartheid through “The Long Walk of Nelson Mandela” Movie

Understanding the Struggle Against Apartheid through “The Long Walk of Nelson Mandela” Movie

One of the greatest works of political memoirs and freedom literature is Nelson Mandela's "Long Walk to Freedom." This autobiography…

January 13, 2025
CNN’s investigation into Tigrey massacreCNN’s investigation into Tigrey massacre

CNN’s investigation into Tigrey massacre

A CNN investigation has uncovered a massacre in the Tigrean region where Ethiopian forces and the TPLF fought.  A video…

April 7, 2021
Somalia Government Fails To Protect Women’s RightsSomalia Government Fails To Protect Women’s Rights

Somalia Government Fails To Protect Women’s Rights

Women are the foundation of society and the pillars of social development. During the Farmajo term, women faced numerous challenges,…

March 8, 2021
Ethiopian Women’s Minister Filsan Abdullahi “There is widespread rape in Tigrey Region”Ethiopian Women’s Minister Filsan Abdullahi “There is widespread rape in Tigrey Region”

Ethiopian Women’s Minister Filsan Abdullahi “There is widespread rape in Tigrey Region”

Since the beginning of the fierce fighting in Tigrey region where Ethiopian federal forces have been fighting the pro-TPLF forces…

February 15, 2021
Human right groups express concern over Ethiopian military Unlawful Shelling in TigrayHuman right groups express concern over Ethiopian military Unlawful Shelling in Tigray

Human right groups express concern over Ethiopian military Unlawful Shelling in Tigray

Since the start of the war in Ethiopia's Tigray region, there have been international calls for Ethiopian troops to stop…

February 13, 2021
Politics: Algerian Authorities Approves Constitutional ReformPolitics: Algerian Authorities Approves Constitutional Reform

Politics: Algerian Authorities Approves Constitutional Reform

Algerian authorities has approved the constitutional reform. President Abdelmajid Tebboune has signed the mandate for the reform of the constitution,…

January 3, 2021
#EndSARS: ‘Nigeria has failed to stop impunity of SARS police’#EndSARS: ‘Nigeria has failed to stop impunity of SARS police’

#EndSARS: ‘Nigeria has failed to stop impunity of SARS police’

Nigeria has failed to tackle the impunity enjoyed through the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS), whose brutality and corruption is “becoming…

October 7, 2020
NEWS: Protest in court over trial of Moroccan journalistNEWS: Protest in court over trial of Moroccan journalist

NEWS: Protest in court over trial of Moroccan journalist

Protesters gathered outside the Casablanca Appeal Court on Tuesday, as Moroccan investigative journalist and human rights activist Omar Radi appeared…

September 23, 2020
Burundi: Human rights abuses continues, UN watchdog reportBurundi: Human rights abuses continues, UN watchdog report

Burundi: Human rights abuses continues, UN watchdog report

Human rights violations are still being committed in Burundi, including sexual violence and murder, a report by a UN watchdog…

September 18, 2020
NEWS: South Africa Holds Apartheid Activist Lawyer George Bizos’ FuneralNEWS: South Africa Holds Apartheid Activist Lawyer George Bizos’ Funeral

NEWS: South Africa Holds Apartheid Activist Lawyer George Bizos’ Funeral

A funeral service used to be held for the famend human rights legal professional and apartheid social activist George Bizos…

September 17, 2020
DRC: UN Calls to Investigate Death Threats Targeting Laureate MukwegeDRC: UN Calls to Investigate Death Threats Targeting Laureate Mukwege

DRC: UN Calls to Investigate Death Threats Targeting Laureate Mukwege

A series of terrifying death threats — which began back in July, is being aimed at Congolese Nobel Peace Prize…

August 29, 2020
NEWS: 1100 killed in northern in NigeriaNEWS: 1100 killed in northern in Nigeria

NEWS: 1100 killed in northern in Nigeria

The International Crisis Group (ICG) say communal violence has brought on the demise of some 8,000 human beings and has…

August 24, 2020
Breaking: Tensions in Zimbabwe as Bishops Denounce Government ForceBreaking: Tensions in Zimbabwe as Bishops Denounce Government Force

Breaking: Tensions in Zimbabwe as Bishops Denounce Government Force

Political Unrest President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration has come under fire over its perceived-harsh crackdown on demonstrators last month against alleged…

August 17, 2020
NEWS: Algerian Journalist gets 3-Year Prison SentenceNEWS: Algerian Journalist gets 3-Year Prison Sentence

NEWS: Algerian Journalist gets 3-Year Prison Sentence

Free Speech in the Algerian Press Freelance journalist and a symbol of free speech in Algeria, Khaled Dareni, has been…

August 10, 2020
Breaking: Gambia’s justice minister resignsBreaking: Gambia’s justice minister resigns

Breaking: Gambia’s justice minister resigns

Gambia’s renowned justice minister Abubacarr Tambadou, who established a probe to investigate abuses under the country’s ex-dictator and spearheaded the…

June 26, 2020

Gambia denies plans to relax homosexuality laws

The Gambia said on Tuesday that it would neither decriminalise homosexuality nor review its laws, following weeks of controversy over…

June 24, 2020

Amnesty accuses Ethiopia of extrajudicial killings

Ethiopian security forces in the Oromiya region have executed 39 opposition supporters and arrested thousands of others accused of being…

May 29, 2020

Travesty: 4 National heroes that Erdogan unjustly banished from Turkey

Hakan Şükür: Şükür is considered one of Turkey’s greatest ever players, and he still holds the record as Turkey’s top…

January 20, 2020

Abandoned Nigerian Boy Accused of Witchcraft Now Budding Athlete

The story of Hope's recovery went viral, and was celebrated by many people across the continent.

May 6, 2019