The passage of Ghana's Right to Information (RTI) Act in 2019 was hailed as a watershed moment in the nation's democratic evolution. After nearly two decades of advocacy, Act 989 finally inscribed into law the citizen's right to access …

Human rights lawyer, Barrister Ikechukwu Obasi, has filed a suit at the Federal High Court in Abuja against the Governor of Anambra State, Chukwuma Soludo, the Attorney General of Anambra State, the Commissioner of Police of Anambra State, and the …

The ECOWAS Court has granted the sacked Chief Justice, Gertrude Torkornoo’s application to amend her case before it. According to The Law Platform, Justice Gertrude Torkornoo appeared before the court on January 30, 2026, seeking to introduce twelve new …

  In a move that has drawn sharp criticism from rights groups and opposition figures, Ugandan authorities ordered a nationwide suspension of public internet access on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, just two days before the country's highly anticipated …

Ukraine reaffirms its support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of Somalia and warns all states against actions that violate international law and could destabilize the region. This was stated by the spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign …

Addis Ababa, December 24, 2025—The Red Sea Afar Democratic Organization (RSADO) has urged the international community to take action to address what it describes as systematic and severe persecution of the Afar people under Eritrea’s repressive government. …

The Coalition Against Police Tiger Base Impunity (CAPTI) has written a detailed petition to the Inspector General of Police, raising alarm over alleged “serious and systematic human rights violations” at the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Imo State Police …

Dear Sage, Famed for your unwavering support for the rights of the indigenous Ada Songhor Lagoon Ga Dangbe salt-winning communities, here is a list of Dutch law NGOs that use design-thinking to help protect the resources of indigenous people globally: - …

  Niamey, Niger – In a sweeping move that has sent shockwaves through the international humanitarian community, the military junta ruling Niger has suspended the operations of hundreds of national and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs), …

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called upon the Federal Government to take urgent action against those responsible for the recent surge in killings and kidnappings across Kebbi, Kwara, and other parts of the country. Tony Ojukwu, the …