Kenya: ICJ Kenya Denounces Detention, Expulsion of Zimbabwean Lawyer and Rights Activist Brian Kagoro
ICJ Kenya has condemned the unlawful detention and expulsion of Zimbabwean lawyer Brian Kagoro, highlighting its implications for civic space in Kenya.
Zimbabwe: Politics of Fear Grips Communities As Human Rights Crisis Deepens - Report
A report by the Zimbabwe Peace Project highlights a surge in human rights violations in Zimbabwe, with 110 incidents reported in January 2026 affecting over 3,600 individuals, amidst a backdrop of political repression and violence.
Burkina Faso: Reverse Ban On All Political Parties, UN Urges Burkina Faso Junta
The UN rights chief has urged the Burkina Faso junta to stop suppressing civic space and to reverse its decision to ban all political parties.
Burkina Faso: Reverse Ban On All Political Parties, UN Urges Burkina Faso Junta
The UN rights chief has urged the Burkina Faso government to cease repression of civic space and reconsider its plan to dissolve all political parties as the junta continues to suppress dissent.
Burkina Faso: UN High Commissioner for Human Rights criticizes the dissolution of political parties
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, criticized the military junta's decision to dissolve political parties in Burkina Faso, calling for a genuine civic and democratic space.
UN urges Burkina Faso junta to reverse political party ban
The UN rights chief has called on Burkina Faso's junta to stop repressing civic space and to overturn its plan to ban all political parties.
Press freedom: Reconciling security imperatives with constitutional democracy
The article discusses the tension between national security and press freedom in Nigeria's digital space, highlighting its role as both a civic arena and a platform for various cyber crimes.