Boniface Mwangi Charged with Possession of Ammunition, Released on Bond
Mwangi, who was initially arrested on terrorism-related charges linked to the June 25 protests, saw these charges dropped by the DCI
Category: Rights & Freedoms
Boniface Mwangi’s Wife and Lawyer Reject DCI Claims, Accuse Police of Planting Evidence
She accused authorities of arriving at his office with a pre-determined plan to “recover” evidence that would link Mwangi to terrorism, highlighting the ongoing intimidation faced by the activist.
Mother of Jailed Egyptian-UK Activist Ends Hunger Strike
Soueif, 69, began the strike in September 2024 when Abdel Fattah, an Egyptian-British dual national, was due to be freed after serving five years in prison for “spreading false news” but was never released.
German Activist Held in Hungary Ends Hunger Strike
Maja T., who identifies as non-binary, went on trial in February over four counts of attempted assault against far-right activists during a rally in Budapest in 2023.
Iran executes man in public over child’s rape, murder
The victim’s family, from the northwestern city of Bukan, had been involved in the legal proceedings and requested the public execution, according to the judiciary’s Mizan Online news website.
Tundu Lissu’s Petition Rejected by Tanzania’s High Court
The court ruled that Lissu’s petition should have been filed after the main case was concluded.
Caster Semenya: A Rebel With a Cause
When 19-year-old unknown South African Caster Semenya pulled off a stunning 800 metres final triumph at the 2009 world championships in Berlin, she could never have imagined the drama that would follow.
Tanzania’s Ban on X (Formerly Twitter) Enters Second Month
Tanzanian rights groups have expressed concerns about the broader implications of the ban, describing it as part of a troubling pattern of digital repression, particularly ahead of the October 2025 elections
UN says ‘Deeply Troubled’ by Kenya Protest Killings
The violence erupted on Saba Saba Day (meaning Seven Seven) when demonstrators annually mark the events of July 7, 1990 when Kenyans rose up to demand a return to multi-party democracy after years of autocratic rule by then-president Daniel arap Moi.
Police Block Major Roads Leading to Nairobi CBD Ahead of Saba Saba Protests
The Saba Saba protests are held each year to commemorate the historic events of July 7th 1990, when Kenyans took to the streets demanding free elections and the introduction of multi-party democracy.
