Stalled Sierra Leone Abortion Bill Leaves Women Few Options
Approximately 91,500 illegal abortions were carried out in Sierra Leone in 2021, according to a report by the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) published in 2024
Category: Social Issues
Iran Nobel Winner Unwell After ‘Violent’ Arrest: Supporters
Mohammadi, who won the 2023 Nobel prize, was detained Friday after addressing a memorial ceremony in the eastern city of Mashhad for lawyer Khosrow Alikordi, who was found dead earlier this month.
Kenya Celebrates Jamhuri Day: 61 Years Of Freedom
Jamhuri Day, observed every December 12, commemorates Kenya’s independence from Britain in 1963 and the country’s transition into a republic exactly one year later, on December 12, 1964
M23 Consolidates Control of DR Congo City, Bodies in Streets
Around 10 bodies were collected from the streets between Wednesday and Thursday, according to local sources and witnesses.
Eritrean NGO Welcomes Release of 13 Prisoners After 18 years
Human Rights Concern-Eritrea (HRCE) welcomed the release last week of 13 people, including an ex-Olympian and former police officers, who had been imprisoned for nearly 18 years without charge, trial, or access to a lawyer.
Pope Leo XIV Stresses ChristianCcharity to Hard Right MEPs
Pope Leo XIV stressed the importance of Christian charity at a meeting with hard-right European lawmakers on Wednesday, highlighting Europe’s Judeo-Christian roots while warning against being stuck in a “past epoch”.
U.S. Announces Full Review of Bilateral Ties With Tanzania Over Rights Violations
The review comes amid growing international scrutiny following the EU Parliament’s resolution calling for accountability and the release of political prisoners.
Niffer na Chavala waachiwa huru baada ya DPP kuwafutia mashtaka ya Uhaini
Uamuzi huo umetolewa leo Jumatano Disemba 3, 2025 na Hakimu Mkazi Mkuu, Aaron Lyamuya, baada wakili wa Serikali, Titus Aron kuileleza Mahakama hiyo kuwa Mkurugenzi wa Mashtaka nchini Tanzania( DPP) hana nia ya kuendelea na mashtaka shidi ya washtakiwa hao wawili.
EU Parliament Adopts Tough Resolution on Tanzania, Freezes 2025 Funding Plan
Several MEPs spoke about the violent crackdown on protesters, the imprisonment of nearly all major opposition leaders and the treatment of activists from Kenya and Uganda who were beaten and tortured for observing Tundu Lissu’s trial.
Children of Niger’s Detained President Plead for His Release
Elected in 2021, Bazoum, 65, has never resigned and with his wife Hadiza, 57, has been confined to a wing of the presidential palace where the junta leader behind his ouster also resides.
