Congo Basin Countries Forge Strategic Path to Carbon Markets with Roadmaps to Monetize Forest Wealth
Washington, USA, 24 February 2026 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Six countries of the Congo Basin—Cameroon, Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Republic of Congo—are working to take bold steps to unlock results-based payments and climate finance. The newly launched Strategic Roadmaps for Carbon Market and Climate Finance in the […]
Zimbabwe MP Urges Resistance to Presidential Term Extension, Calling It a ‘Constitutional Coup’
In a fervent call to action, Zimbabwean parliamentarian and human rights advocate Takudzwa Ngadziore has denounced a proposed draft bill to extend presidential term limits from five to seven years, branding it a “constitutional coup” and urging widespread resistance from citizens across all walks of life. This story is written and edited by Global South […]
When a Hospital Bed Becomes a Death Sentence: Africa’s “No Bed” Crisis
A 29-year-old Ghanaian engineer died after reportedly being turned away by three major hospitals in Accra due to a lack of available beds — a situation that was also reflected in Nigeria, South Africa, Liberia, and Kenya, where shortages of beds, medical staff, oxygen, and fully functioning emergency systems were costing lives. Data showed that […]
Angola: Reject Bill to Restrict Civil Society
Revise Draft Law to Conform with International Legal Standards A bill passed by Angola’s parliament on January 22, 2026, to regulate nongovernmental organizations would significantly expand government control over civil society and undermine fundamental freedoms, Human Rights Watch said today. President João Lourenço should not sign the bill into law but return it to parliament for revisions […]
Sudan: People with Disabilities Targeted in North Darfur
Executed, Abused by Rapid Support Forces During El Fasher Takeover The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), one of Sudan’s two main warring parties, targeted, abused, and killed people with disabilities during and after their October 26, 2025, takeover of El Fasher, North Darfur’s capital, Human Rights Watch said today. The Rapid Support Forces singled out people […]
UN Body Finds ‘Hallmarks of Genocide’ in Darfur
Report on El Fasher Crimes Should Spur Action to Halt Atrocities The United Nations Independent International Fact-Finding Mission (FFM) for the Sudan has released a damning report on atrocities by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) during their takeover of El Fasher, North Darfur, in late October 2025. It concludes that the RSF, which is fighting Sudan’s military […]
Kigali To Host Inclusive Fintech Forum 2026, Convening Global Leaders To Shape The Future Of Inclusive Finance
Despite rapid innovation in financial technology, nearly 300 million adults across Africa remain unbanked, most of them in rural and low-income communities. This persistent gap highlights both the urgency of financial inclusion and the scale of opportunity ahead. With Africa’s fintech revenues projected by McKinsey to grow almost fivefold, from approximately US$10 billion in 2023 […]
South Africa: Whistleblowers Under Attack
Enact New Protection Law; Ensure Accountability South African authorities have failed to protect whistleblowers, who expose corruption and criminal activities in government and state-owned enterprises, from attacks and killings, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities need to conduct effective, prompt, and impartial investigations to hold those responsible to account and to ensure justice for […]
Maleh Announces Album Launch Concert At The Market Theatre
Acclaimed Lesotho-born singer/songwriter Maleh stands at the threshold of a powerful new chapter, one marked by renewal, faith, and artistic clarity. This March, she brings her long-awaited new album Dithapelo to life in a once-off live concert at Johannesburg’s iconic Market Theatre. Renowned for her captivating stage presence and a voice that carries both tenderness […]
Cameroon: Massacre Trial Short on Justice
UN Should Support Victims’ Appeal, Reparations The lenient prison terms for defendants on trial for the February 2020 massacre in Ngarbuh, in Cameroon’s North-West region, compounds the authorities’ insufficient efforts to hold senior military officers accountable and compensate victims’ families, Human Rights Watch said today. On February 20, 2026, a military court in Cameroon’s capital, […]
