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On April 11, 2025, Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa enacted a law restricting the freedom of association and expression for NGOs, as highlighted by Human Rights Watch. The Private Voluntary Organizations …
Zimbabwe’s New Law: A Stranglehold on Civic Space Read More
In a harrowing turn of events, Tanzanian opposition leader Tundu Lissu was arrested last week under dubious charges, as authorities clamped down on political dissent. His party, Chadema, which has …
Tanzanian Opposition Leader’s Arrest Signals Deteriorating Election Landscape Read More
In a call to action, Amnesty International urges the immediate release of Tundu Lissu, leader of the opposition party Chadema, following his arrest on 9 April 2025 under treason charges. …
Urgent Call for Tundu Lissu’s Release Amidst Charges of Repression in Tanzania Read More
The early hours of April 12 saw chaos erupt at the home of Bubacar Turé, a notable human rights advocate and president of the Guinean League for Human Rights (LGDH). …
International Alarm Raised Over the Disappearance of Guinea-Bissau’s Human Rights Advocate Bubacar Turé Read More
Navigating the complex landscape of trade negotiations with Donald Trump, dubbed the “tariff king,” proves to be an intricate and unpredictable affair. Countries eager to evade tariffs find themselves offering …
Navigating the Tariff Kingdom: Global Trade Under Trump’s Shadow Read More
As Brazil commemorates 40 years since the fall of its military dictatorship (1964–1985), the remnants of this grim era linger, particularly regarding the state’s obligations to its human rights victims. …
Brazil’s Lingering Shadows: Confronting a Forgotten Dictatorial Past Read More
In a recent article, The Guardian presented an argument stating that Trump’s tariffs are far from logical economic measures. Instead, they serve as instruments of political intimidation, marking a shift …
Trump’s Tariffs: A Political Weapon Over an Economic Strategy Read More
Retired Brigadier General Frank Rusagara passed away last week in Rwanda after enduring 11 years of imprisonment, during which he was denied communication with his wife, who died in the …
The Quiet Tragedy of a Rwandan General’s Life and Death Read More
Haitian human rights groups are strongly opposing a controversial initiative by the government to recruit members of a rogue force to combat escalating gang violence in the country. Samuel Madistin, …
Haitian Rights Groups Oppose Recruitment of Rogue Brigade to Combat Gangs Read More
This week, Niger’s military junta announced the release of approximately 50 detainees, including ex-officials, military personnel, and a journalist, previously arrested following the July coup. However, notable figures such as …
Niger Junta’s Limited Release of Detainees Amid Ongoing Political Repression Read More