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Adopt Measures, Ensure Justice, to Protect Civilians in Conflict Areas Mozambican navy personnel appear to have unlawfully killed and injured fishermen in Mozambique’s embattled Cabo Delgado province on March 15, 2026, Human Rights Watch said today. Mozambique’s Defense and Security Forces, citing security concerns linked to the ongoing armed conflict in the region, have imposed restrictions on coastal […]
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Senegal faces fresh scrutiny after undisclosed €650 million financing deals surfaced, adding to IMF findings that it significantly underreported debt and fiscal deficits between 2019 and 2023. The episode highlights a wider African problem of weak transparency, hidden liabilities, and complex borrowing structures that conceal true debt levels and intensify financial risks. This story is […]
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In Tanzania, compressed natural gas (CNG) is emerging as a practical solution for drivers seeking to reduce costs, shorten working hours, and navigate rising fuel prices while advancing environmental and economic benefits. This story is written and edited by Global South World Until early 2024, Zawadi Kayaula’s days followed a punishing routine. The 47-year-old spent […]
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Data from the Tigray Social Affairs Office indicate that more than 1,300 people in Ethiopia’s Tigray region have died over the last three years as a result of hunger and limited access to medicine. This story is written and edited by Global South World “The situation is getting worse,” cautions Gebreselassie Tareke, the office’s Director. This highlights […]
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Congolese Prosecutor Toussaint Muntazini’s Legacy Should be Protected The Central African Republic’s Special Criminal Court announced the death of its first special prosecutor, Toussaint Muntazini, on March 25 after a long illness. His passing is a profound loss for victims of serious crimes. Muntazini, a Congolese military judge and former attorney general of the armed forces of the Democratic […]
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Decision Could Promote Rights-Based Adaptation, Durable Solutions The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights is poised to issue an advisory opinion on states’ human rights obligations in the climate crisis. This is an opportunity to strengthen protections for people displaced by climate change and to call for a rights-respecting approach. A petition filed in May […]
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When a massive freeze on U.S. foreign aid in 2025 threatened to collapse Nigeria’s HIV response, the burden of survival shifted from international agencies to local doorsteps. In Benue State, a “small army” of volunteer “HIV champions” like Josephine Angev took to dusty village paths, tracking down patients who had fallen out of care and […]
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Years after the official cessation of hostilities, Ethiopia’s Tigray region remains gripped by a devastating humanitarian catastrophe that continues to claim lives far from the front lines. With over 1,300 recent deaths attributed to starvation and medical shortages, the aftermath of what has been called the deadliest conflict of the 21st century reveals a landscape […]
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Contributed by In On Africa (IOA) Analysis in brief: The closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March 2026 signalled the wisdom and foresight of African port infrastructure investment, which has shifted from capacity expansion to strategic resilience. This has been noted in not only ports but also in transportation hubs like airports, rail systems and from […]
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Human Rights Watch Mourns the Passing of Jackson Bahati Human Rights Watch mourns the passing of Burundian journalist Jackson Bahati, who died suddenly at age 55 on March 16, 2026. Bahati was a pillar among journalists in Burundi. A skilled writer and presenter, he was led by an innate curiosity and love for his country. Throughout […]
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