Africa
The situation of African migrants in 2021
Although migrants play a key role in building stronger and more resilient communities through their knowledge, networks, and skills, they have always faced serious challenges over their movement to the
Human Rights Agency Strongly Condemns Attacks Killing Dozens in northwest Nigeria’s Zamfara state
Human Rights Agency strongly condemns the attacks that killed dozens of people this week in northwest Nigeria’s Zamfara state. Northwest and central Nigeria have for several years been the scene
The Wagner Group and Violations of Human Rights in the Central African Republic (CAR)
The Central African Republic has suffered many hardships during the history, and although they experienced some stabilization with the Wagner’s help, violence and human rights violations have threatened humanitarian situation
Anti-French Sentiment and Growing Oppositions in Sahel
French colonialism in Africa led to anti-French sentiments among colonized peoples, particularly during periods of conflict between the French and various African states. Over the years, this sentiment has growingly
Africa at the 49th session of the Human Rights Council
The Human Rights Council (HRC) holds no fewer than three regular sessions a year, for a total of at least ten weeks (United Nations Human Rights Council, 2021). Regular sessions
Human Rights Conditions after Sudan Coup: What NGOs Expect
There was a military coup targeting the civilian government in Sudan on Monday 25 October 2021. The coup triggered opposition and demonstrations within the country. In response, thousands of people
Ethiopia’s Tigray crisis: millions of people still need food aid
According to a report by the World Food Program (WFP), due to the conflict in Tigray, the number of people in need of humanitarian food assistance in northern Ethiopia has
COP26: Impacts of climate change in Africa
Climate changes have led to extensive flooding across many parts of Africa. Consequently, there have been considerable loss of lives or displacement of populations in different countries such as Sudan,
Human Rights Agency supports the Sudanese people’s aspiration for democracy, freedom of expression and peaceful assembly
Human Rights Agency, deeply concerned about the crisis in Sudan, supports the Sudanese people’s aspiration for democracy, freedom of expression and peaceful assembly. Since the military coup of October 25,
Socio-economic crisis of Covid-19, increased seizures of power by force and proliferation of militias across Africa, worries the international community
Amina J. Mohammed, UN Deputy Secretary-General yesterday underlined the vital importance of peace and security in Africa. While calling on all Member States to work with the African Union and
