Download logoAt least four journalists and one academic have been denied the right to read and write in Moroccan prisons, Amnesty International said today, as the world observes World Press Freedom Day. According to the United Nations Standard Minimum Rules for the Treatment of Prisoners, also known as the Mandela rules, prisoners should be allowed to read and work, to … [Read more...] about Morocco: Denying Imprisoned Academics and Journalists Access to Read and Write Violates their Right to Freedom of Expression
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Burkina Faso: Responsibility of the Army Indicated in Karma Massacre
Download logoBurkina Faso’s authorities must take immediate steps to end attacks on civilians in the context of the armed conflict and conduct an impartial and independent investigation into the crimes that occurred on 20 April in Karma, which could amount to war crimes. The Karma massacre is yet another example of violence against civilians in the conflict in Burkina … [Read more...] about Burkina Faso: Responsibility of the Army Indicated in Karma Massacre
East and Southern Africa: Attacks on Journalists on the Rise as Authorities Seek to Suppress Press Freedom
Download logoAuthorities across East and Southern Africa escalated their attacks against journalists and press freedom across the region to suppress reporting of corruption and human rights violations throughout 2022, the Media Institute of Southern Africa and Amnesty International said today to mark World Press Freedom Day. Attacks, harassment, intimidation and … [Read more...] about East and Southern Africa: Attacks on Journalists on the Rise as Authorities Seek to Suppress Press Freedom
Kenya: Government Unveils New Funding for College Students
Download logoVulnerable and extremely needy students will not pay fees effective this year, according to a new model of funding university education. President William Ruto said the funding will be through government scholarships, loans and bursaries. He said students from needy households joining universities will receive Government scholarships of up to a maximum of 53 per … [Read more...] about Kenya: Government Unveils New Funding for College Students
Nigeria’s elections faced five serious challenges – how to fix them before the next polls
Nigerians will see their new president-elect, Bola Tinubu, sworn in late May. A number of court cases are still being pursued against the election outcomes from votes cast earlier this year, but these aren’t expected to affect the inauguration. As a political scientist who studies elections and observed the elections, I believe there are five takeaways from the elections that … [Read more...] about Nigeria’s elections faced five serious challenges – how to fix them before the next polls
