March 04
Egypt: Grant Clemency to Alaa Abdel-Fattah [press release]
HRW
His Excellency Abdel Fattah el-SisiPresident of the Arab Republic of EgyptAl Ittihadiya PalaceCairo, Arab Republic of Egypt Read more »
Africa: UAE - Unfair Mass Trial Convictions Upheld [press release]
HRW
Appeals Rejected in Death Knell for Emirati Civil Society Read more »
March 03
Africa: NGOs Seek New Sources of Aid As Traditional Donors Reduce Funding
VOA
The U.N.'s special representative on sexual violence in conflict said that when military spending goes up worldwide, it increases conflicts that mainly affect women and children. Read more »
Algeria: Joint Letter to Member and Observer States of the UN Human Rights Council On the Repression of Civic Space in Algeria [press release]
HRW
Country Visit Report an Opportunity for States to Address Crackdown Read more »
February 28
Chad: No Clarity Over Chadian Opposition Member's Death [press release]
HRW
A Year After Yaya Dillo Killed by Security Forces, Questions Remain Read more »
Africa: Oxfam Reaction to USAID Funding Cuts in DRC [press release]
Oxfam
Commenting on news today that the US has confirmed the termination of USAID funding for multiple life-saving projects in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Oxfam Country Director… Read more »
Egypt: PM Call to President Sisi On Alaa Abdel Fattah 'Welcome' but Pressure Must Continue At This Critical Time [press release]
AI London
Keir Starmer raised case of Alaa Abdel Fattah during a call with Egyptian President today Read more »
February 27
Africa: Trump Orders USAID-Funded HIV Organisations in South Africa to Shut Down
Bhekisisa
Pepfar-funded HIV organisations in South Africa, who receive their funds through the United States Agency for International Development, USAID, woke up to letters that were sent… Read more »
Africa: The Impact of US Funding Freeze On Civil Society Around the World
IPS
The U.S. administration has the prerogative to review and adjust public expenditure policies, including foreign aid. However, this power must be exercised responsibly, adhering to… Read more »
South Sudan: South Sudan Army Attacks Displace Thousands in Nasir
HRW
Communities at Risk as Crisis Deepens Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: MSF Adjusts Emergency Response Around Goma DRC Amid Mass Departures From Displacement Camps
MSF
Following fighting and evacuation orders from the Mouvement du 23 Mars/Alliance Fleuve Congo (M23/AFC) group, hundreds of thousands of people have left the displacement camps… Read more »
Egypt: Why Releasing Alaa Abdel Fattah Is the Right Thing to Do
HRW
Yasmine Ahmed talks to Laila Soueif who has spent almost 150 days on hunger strike in protest over her son's imprisonment in Egypt. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Overhauling Cooperatives to Drive Economic Growth - Minister
Daily Trust
The Minister of State for Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Aliyu Abdullahi, has disclosed that the federal government is overhauling the cooperative sector to play its role… Read more »
February 26
Kenya: Victory for Kenyans Denied Citizenship
HRW
Constitutional Court Ruling on Identity System Affects Tens of Thousands Read more »
Liberia: NCSCL Calls On GOL to Reprioritize and Redirect Funds Immediately
FrontPageAfrica
Amid revelation by Liberia's Minister of Finance and Development Planning that the country has lost US$51M in development assistance from the United States government, the National… Read more »
Rwanda: Civil Society Calls for Fresh Hearing of Eacop Case After Kigali Sitting
Nile Post
The appeal, filed by four civil society organisations (CSOs), seeks to have the case reconsidered on its merits after the First Instance Division of the EACJ dismissed it in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: More Australian Charity Organisations Pledge to Support Aohf
The Herald
Empowerement champion First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangangwa, who is in Australia on a philanthropic visit, yesterday met leaders of charity organisations and the business community… Read more »
February 25
Sudan: Armed Group Allied to the Military Attacks Village [press release]
HRW
Hold Forces Accountable for Gezira Attacks; Protect Civilians Read more »
Africa: Largest Forced Displacement in the West Bank Since 1967 - Oxfam [press release]
Oxfam
At least 800 Israeli military checkpoints, barriers and gates causing unprecedented movement restrictions; two-hour journeys now take twelve, hampering humanitarian response Read more »
February 24
Africa: In January, Billionaires Amassed More Wealth Than the Poorest Third of Humanity Owns [press release]
Oxfam
Billionaire wealth surged by over $300 billion in the first month of the year. It would take 15 million workers an entire year to make as much money. Read more »
Africa: Civil Society At the Finance in Common Summit Calls for Community-Led, Equitable, and Human Rights-Based Development
IPS
As public development banks gather for the Finance in Common Summit (FiCS) in Cape Town, South Africa, civil society and community activists from across the world are demanding a… Read more »
Egypt: Saudi Arabia - Egyptian At Risk of Forced Return [press release]
HRW
Faces Possible Arbitrary Detention, Torture Read more »
February 23
Congo-Kinshasa: People Trapped as Clashes, Looting Escalates in Uvira, Gunfire Stops MSF
MSF
In recent days, the security situation around the city of Uvira, in South Kivu province of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), has rapidly deteriorated, reaching a critical point… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Overdue Accountability in Democratic Republic of Congo [press release]
HRW
US Sanctions Rwandan Ex-Commander, Congolese Rebel Official Read more »
February 22
Congo-Kinshasa: MSF Staff Member Dies After Being Shot in North Kivu Attack [press release]
MSF
It is with great sadness that we are sharing the news of the passing of our colleague, Jerry Muhindo Kavali, in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). He died today from the… Read more »
