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Gambia Upholds Ban on Female Genital Mutilation, Thwarting Decriminalization Efforts

In a landmark victory for human rights and the protection of women and girls, Gambia's parliament has resoundingly upheld the nation's ban on female genital mutilation (FGM). The decision, reached after months of heated debate and intense international pressure, maintains the integrity of the......

Kagame's Extended Reign: Rwandans Vote in Presidential Election

In a move that has drawn both praise and criticism, Rwandans are set to vote in a presidential election on July 15, 2024. This election is expected to extend the long-standing rule of President Paul Kagame, who has been in power since 1994, consolidating his firm grip on the country's leadership. The......

Paris 2024 Olympics: Key Issues Surrounding the Games

As Paris gears up for its third Olympic Games, several contentious issues have emerged, shaping the narrative before the opening ceremony on July 26.   Hijab Ban Controversy France has mandated that its athletes refrain from wearing hijabs during the Olympics, citing principles of secularism......

Defiant Call to Arms as Russia Targets Navalny's Widow

In a chilling escalation of its crackdown on dissent, a Moscow court has ordered the arrest of Yulia Navalnaya, widow of the late Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, accusing her of participating in an "extremist" group. The ruling, issued in absentia, means that Navalnaya faces imprisonment......

Japan's Reckoning: Court Orders Redress for Victims of Forced Sterilizations

In a groundbreaking ruling that marks a pivotal moment in Japan's pursuit of justice, the nation's Supreme Court has ordered the government to pay damages to individuals who were forcibly sterilized under a now-defunct eugenics law. This landmark decision not only acknowledges the unconstitutional......

Kenya Grapples with Looting and Unrest amid Anti-Government Protests

In a troubling turn of events, Kenyan police have arrested at least 270 individuals accused of engaging in looting and criminal activities under the guise of participating in ongoing anti-government protests. The demonstrations, initially sparked by a controversial finance bill imposing a raft of new......

Sierra Leone Breaks Free: A Monumental Step Towards Eradicating Child Marriage

In a groundbreaking move that has garnered widespread acclaim, Sierra Leone has officially banned child marriage, ushering in a new era of protection for the nation's girls and a renewed commitment to robust human rights safeguards. President Julius Maada Bio's signing of the landmark bill into......

Alarming Rise in Fatalities and Hunger Strikes in Moroccan Prisons

In a sobering report that sheds light on the conditions within Morocco's correctional facilities, the National Council for Human Rights (CNDH) has disclosed a shocking 249 deaths recorded in the nation's prisons during 2023. The council's annual findings, presented today in Rabat by its president,......

Rabat Named Permanent Secretariat for Africa’s Torture Prevention Network

In a significant move highlighting Morocco’s influential role in human rights advocacy across Africa, the National Human Rights Council (CNDH) of Morocco has been chosen to host the permanent secretariat of the African Network of National Preventive Mechanisms (NPMs) for the prevention of torture.......