Refugees in Eastern Sudan at Risk
International Organizations Should Act to Provide Safe Evacuation Options Amid the widespread civilian suffering in Sudan, the fate of over one million refugees living in Sudan when the conflict erupted […]
UN Should Ensure Continued Scrutiny of Rights Crisis in Eritrea
Council Should Extend Mandate for Special Rapporteur “Patterns of gross human rights violations, including the widespread use of arbitrary and incommunicado detention and enforced disappearance persist unabated” in Eritrea, the UN Special
10 Things You Should Know About Judith Suminwa Tuluka, DRC’s New Prime Minister
On April 1st, Judith Suminwa Tuluka took office as the new Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking a significant milestone as the first woman to hold
How Clean Water Changes Everything
There is a popular saying, “Water is Life,” which underscores the value of water as a key resource that every human being depends on for their livelihood. Clean Water Improves
Africa’s Champion Against Malaria, Professor Abdoulaye Diabaté on stage at TED2024
KAMPALA, Uganda, 12 April 2024 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/- TED2024, a hallmark event celebrating 40 years of innovation, ingenuity, creativity, courage, and generosity, taking place in Vancouver, Canada from 15-19 April, will feature Africa’s
Gender Inequality and the Connection to Climate Change
Did you know gender inequality and climate change are interconnected? Africa is more vulnerable to climate change than any other region on the planet. Coincidentally, the continent is also one
Ugandans Challenge Anti-Homosexuality Act
Court Has Opportunity to Strike Down Abusive Law Ugandan human rights activists, journalists, religious leaders, academics, and lawyers are currently challenging the Anti-Homosexuality Act, which came into force in May,
Submission to the Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights Defenders
Regarding Child and Youth Human Rights Defenders Human Rights Watch welcomes the opportunity to provide input on the challenges and risks child and youth human rights defenders face for the
Unlocking Agriculture’s Potential to Power East Africa
Agriculture is a pillar of the East African economy, employing up to 80% of the population and accounting for 25% of GDP. Expansion of the sector has the potential to
6 Health Issues African Millennials and Gen Z Need to Pay Attention To
More than 1.2 billion people live in Africa, with approximately 41% of the population under the age of 15. Millennials, often perceived as a significant demographic, actually constitute less than