Zoom has become popular during virus lockdowns worldwide for everything from virtual school classes to business meetings — but Human Rights Watch criticised its use to mete out capital punishment
The poll is going ahead with virtually no precautions besides prayer to protect citizens against the spread of Covid-19
Whether citizens vote for the ruling party or the opposition, Burundi’s democracy is still in an unfavourable state
Dr Chikwe Ihekweazu, the director general of the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control, is up for the challenge
Official inquiry found that the Cameroonian military was responsible for deadly attack on civilians
The Covid-19 outbreak should not be used as an occasion to diminish human rights, but as an opportunity to reaffirm them
Ciham Ali was born in the United States and moved to Eritrea with her family. When Ciham tried to leave, she was arrested at the border. After eight years, Human Rights Watch have called for her release
Queer people in Ghana come up against religious conservatism every day. For one night a month, Yolo Lounge gives them a place to let down their guard and feel a sense of belonging.
Last year was the deadliest for civilians since the current political crisis began in 2012. And the fighting is also increasing in neighbouring countries
Burkina Faso has been experiencing regular attacks led by armed terrorist groups from neighbouring countries. Surrounded by six countries, it is the northern part bordering Mali and Niger – particularly the Soum province – that has been most affected. And the security situation is only getting worse. But now the country faces a new terrorist […]
Reporting on queer issues is always tough. But Tunisia was something else
Rights group calls for South Africa to show stronger leadership
People are killed, raped, tortured, detained and forced to give up food. Africa, with South Africa’s leadership, needs to urgently stop the violence
The case against Omar Shakir was initially based on statements he had made supporting a boycott before joining HRW
High levels of violence are expected in the run-up to the October 15 general elections
On Monday, Cameroon will begin a national dialogue to try and end the separatist conflict but rebel leaders have already refused to take part
Nearly 2 000 people were arrested in Egypt this week. Their crime? Daring to protest against the country’s military government. The act of protesting is outlawed, so many of those arrested had already weighed up the risk of arrest before taking to the streets.Most of those arrested are said to be teenagers and, as rights groups […]
Many returnees suffer long-term mental and physical health problems as well as social stigma on returning to Nigeria
With communication lines down, residents can’t call ambulances or schedule operations
At least in the short term, it looks unlikely that Jammeh will face either his victims or consequences for human rights abuses
Researcher Marion Volkmann-Brandau on what it took to directly link Gambia’s former dictator to rape and sexual explitation
‘The state cannot be the sheriff in people’s bedrooms’
The Ethiopian People’s Revolutionary Democratic Front celebrates 28 years in power on Tuesday. Now is the time to confront its brutal past
Despite escaping Syria together, one queer couple’s scars tore their relationship apart
‘I have never come across something like this before’
Rights groups have regularly accused Paris of being complicit in alleged war crimes committed in Yemen
The latest massacre of Fulani villagers in central Mali has highlighted the dramatic collapse of a once peaceful state
A new centre offers hope to families needing support for children with special needs
The election of Brazil’s right-wing president has let loose his followers’ queerphobia
Somalia’s Al-Qaeda affiliate has mainly used recruits from Kenya’s ethnic Somali community or coastal Muslim communities
As the protest campaign against Bashir’s regime enters its third month on Tuesday, demonstrators are pressing on with rallies
President Julius Bio has raised the maximum punishment for rape of a minor and called on the country to address its rape "scourge"