YPLS Africa Marks Decade of Impact
[Liberian Observer] The Young Political Leadership School Africa (YPLS Africa), a flagship program of Naymote Partners for Democratic Development, is pleased to announce the convening of its 13th Cohort and…
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Egypt: Barriers to Work for People With Disabilities
[HRW] Beirut -- Obstacles, Ineffective Quotas, Inaccessible Workplaces Deepen Economic Insecurity
Outspoken Critic of Mali’s Junta Still Missing a Month On
[HRW] Lawyer Mountaga Tall Feared Forcibly Disappeared
East Africa
Uganda: Ecotrust Kicks Off 27th Anniversary Celebrations
[Independent (Kampala)] Pauline Nantongo Kalunda, Executive Director of the Environmental Conservation Trust of Uganda (ECOTRUST), has described the organisation's 27-year journey as a story of resilience, innovation and transformation in…
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso’s Largest Student Union Suspended for Criticizing Junta
[HRW] Prosecutor Investigates Authors of Statement as Crackdown on Dissent Deepens
Human rights
Condemned – Xenophobia, Mob Rule and SA Political Leaders Fuelling Anti-Migrant Hostility
[Daily Maverick] A statement of outrage against the weaponisation of xenophobia and the brutal and unlawful treatment of migrants, including refugees and asylum seekers.
East Africa
Colombians Linked to Atrocities Trained in UAE Bases
[HRW] Abu Dhabi Should End All Military Support to Abusive RSF
Africa
Africa: Why, After Independence, Do We Still Hold Onto Laws That Were Designed to Oppress Us?
[HRW] International Day of Africa, 25 May 2026
East Africa
Somali President Meets Civil Society Leaders Over Democracy and State-Building
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday held talks with representatives of civil society groups on the country's democratic transition, state-building efforts and progress in security and…
Corruption
CSO Backs Boakai’s Anti-Corruption Court Push
[Liberian Observer] A community-based civil society organization in Lower Margibi County, Youth Alliance for Rural Development (YARD Liberia), has strongly applauded President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. for what it describes…
East Africa
Uganda: National Water Rolls Out Afcon 2027 Infrastructure Plan
[Nile Post] The National Water and Sewerage Corporation has assured residents affected by ongoing water supply interruptions that restoration works are in advanced stages, as engineers carry out major infrastructure…
Ghana
14 CSOs in Osp Case Thank Supreme Court
[Ghanaian Times] The 14 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs), which expressed interest to join the case in which the prosecutorial capacity of the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) is being…
Gambia
A Weak Civil Society Undermines and Erodes Strong Democratic Instutions
[Foroyaa] The change in 2016 avails to Gambian media and civil society the best opportunity to play an independent role in advocating for strong democratic institutions and still have the…
East Africa
Extend the Special Rapporteur’s Mandate, Move the Accountability Agenda Forward
[HRW] Civil society joint letter ahead of the 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council
External Relations
Tunisia Suspends Rights Groups That Shaped Its Democracy
[HRW] String of Suspensions Targets Civil Society Organizations
Conflict, Peace and Security
Tunisia – End Abusive Prosecution of Refugee Aid Workers
[HRW] Beirut -- End Criminalization of Civil Society for Refugee and Asylum Support
Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso’s Junta Escalates Attack On Information
[HRW] Ban on TV5Monde Reflects Broader Offensive Against Independent Media
Conflict, Peace and Security
Civilians Starving in South Sudan’s Conflict Areas
[HRW] New Report Highlights Devastating Impact of Conflict and Aid Restrictions
East Africa
U.S. Seeks to Lift Sanctions On Eritrea
[HRW] Concerned Governments Should Not Overlook Dire Rights Record