Mozambique, After Years of Violence in the North, There May be a Turning Point
On June 1, the President of Mozambique, Filipe Nyusi, announced the probable elimination of Ansar…
Burundi, Sentence Confirmed for Four Journalists Charged With “Threatening State Security”
On 4 June, the Ntahangwa Court of Appeals upheld the sentencing of Agnès Ndirubusa, Christine…
Egypt, Lawyer Mahienour el-Masry Still in Detention as is Patrick Zaki
The community of human rights defenders in Egypt are worried about the fate of Mahienour…
Southern Africa, When the Enemy is the Press not the Virus
In many countries in Southern Africa, the coronavirus has rapidly become a pretext to gag…
Algeria, Repression Against Hirak Movement Activists and Journalists
From 7 March to 13 April, coinciding with the news of the spread of the…
Cameroon, Spread of COVID-19 in Prisons Unclear
We are hearing confused and alarming news about the spread of COVID-19 in prisons in…
Tanzania, Media Gagged for Reporting on COVID-19. Star Media Tanzania Fined
The government of Tanzania, already notoriously allergic to freedom of the press, has imposed a…
COVID-19, Tunisia: Two Bloggers Arrested for Criticising Government
Of all the countries in Northwest Africa, Tunisia best respects the right to freedom of…
Mozambique, Journalist Missing Since 7 April. Amnesty: “Forced Disappearance”
Ibrahim Abu Mbaruco, Mozambican journalist for the Palma Community Radio broadcaster went missing on 7…
Somaliland, Journalist Detained for One Year, Excluded from Presidential Amnesty
On 1 April, the president of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi, released 574 prisoners: a necessary…
South Africa, The Phrase “Wash Your Hands Well” Likely to Become a Mockery
For weeks, authorities in South Africa have been urging citizens to wash their hands well…
Huge Victory for Sudanese Women and Progress Made for Human Rights
On 29 November, the Transitional Government in Sudan announced it would repeal the public order…
Morocco, Journalist Sentenced to One Year for Abortion and Premarital Affair
A month ago, we reported the detainment of Hajar Raissouni, correspondent for the independent news…
Mauritania, The Ghazouani Government Begins
On August 1 in Mauritania, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani begins his presidency. He won the election…
Somaliland, Crackdown on Government Critics. Amnesty International Report
Over the past three months, according to an Amnesty International report dated July 4, the…