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Police officers standing at the courthouse entrance in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe Courts Seek to Silence Rights Defender

28 May 2024

Police vehicle in DR Congo during political unrest.

DR Congo: Uphold Rights, Rule of Law After Failed Coup

27 May 2024

Zambia: Opposition Figure Sentenced for ‘Defaming President’

Zambia: Opposition Figure Sentenced for ‘Defaming President’

23 May 2024

Activist abducted in DR Congo amid political unrest, raising concerns over safety and human rights v.

DR Congo: Prominent Activist Abducted

23 May 2024

Emergency hospital beds affected by conflict in Darfur, Sudan.

World Should Rally to Halt Unfolding Atrocities in Darfur

17 May 2024

Photographer and local woman smiling together in Central African Republic, highlighting photojournal.

Enduring Legacy of Photojournalist Killed in Central African Republic

17 May 2024

Child soldiers and soldiers interacting in Mozambique during a raid.

Mozambique: Child Soldiers Used in Raid on Northern Town

15 May 2024

Chad political leader waving during election celebration, symbolizing democratic transition.

Chad: Political Transition Ends with Déby’s Election

13 May 2024

Ghana students studying in a classroom supporting free education initiative.

Ghana’s Support for New Free Education Treaty Crucial

10 May 2024

Destruction caused by ethnic violence in West Darfur, Sudan, with burned structures and debris.

Sudan: Ethnic Cleansing in West Darfur

10 May 2024

Nigerian journalist addressing media on press freedom concerns in Nigeria.

Nigerian Journalist’s Detention Threatens Press Freedom

9 May 2024

Aerial view of Mali's arid desert with sparse vegetation and a long dirt road.

Mali: Islamist Armed Groups, Ethnic Militias Commit Atrocities

8 May 2024

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