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Amnesty International called Friday for the immediate and unconditional release of Tanzanian opposition party chairman Tundu Lissu, who they say was arbitrarily arrested. Amnesty International’s regional director for East and Southern Africa, Tigere Chagutah, implored Tanzania to “focus on upholding fundamental human rights in the country, including the right to freedom of expression and peaceful [...]

Amnesty International expressed concern Tuesday about the lack of political will in South Sudan to address ongoing violations of international human rights law amid escalating violence from both internal and cross-border actors. Reports indicate mounting attacks on civilians, political repression, and the increasing risk of a wider war. In February, heavy fighting erupted in Upper [...]

Amnesty International on Wednesday urged Ugandan authorities to overturn a military tribunal’s decision and release lawyer Eron Kiiza, who has been convicted of contempt of court without a formal trial. Kiiza was arrested after reportedly shouting at a court martial after being denied entry to the reserved space for lawyers when attempting to represent opposition [...]

The Senate of Kenya voted to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Thursday following a two-day hearing before a full Senate, in which he was convicted on five of 11 charges. As a result of the convictions, Gachagua will be removed from office and barred from holding public office for life. Gachagua is expected to [...]

Several international human rights organizations opposed the election of Ethiopia to the UN Human Rights Council through an open letter released on Tuesday. These organizations include CIVICUS, the Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect, the Organization of Justice and Accountability in the Horn of Africa, and Victim Advocates International, among others. Elections to the [...]

Rigathi Gachagua, Deputy President of the Republic of Kenya, faced an impeachment hearing Wednesday morning after the country’s National Assembly passed a motion for his removal. The motion for proposed removal was made Tuesday, alleging that Gachagua violated multiple articles of the Kenyan Constitution, the Penal Code, and several Acts. It also listed multiple accusations [...]

Kenya lawmakers launched a motion in parliament on Tuesday to impeach Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, accusing him of gross violation of the constitution, stirring ethnic hatred, and undermining the government. The motion, introduced by Enoch Wambua, who represents Kitui West, cites 11 grounds for impeachment under Articles 150(1)(b) and (2) and 145 of the Kenyan constitution. [...]

For the past few weeks, Nigeria has been rocked by protests over a cost-of-living crisis. The organised protests built off the momentum of anti-corruption protests in Uganda and demonstrations in Kenya against increased tax on essential goods. Like its predecessors, the protests in Nigeria have been characterised by violence, destruction of property, and allegations of [...]

Major Tanzanian Internet Service Providers (ISPs) have restricted access to the social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) amidst escalating political tensions according to internet monitoring group NetBlocks on Friday. This shutdown takes place as authorities issue warnings about potential opposition party actions aimed at freeing political prisoners from police custody. The affected ISPs include [...]

The governor of Kano State, Nigeria, issued a 24-hour curfew on Thursday after crowds looted and destroyed property amid anti-corruption protests. Following the curfew, all citizens are expected to stay home, prohibiting them from demonstrating. Protesters set fire to tires in front of the state governor’s residence, while looters broke into a nearby warehouse and [...]