Anti-migrant groups demand foreign nationals leave South Africa
Political parties seek support ahead of local government elections by using immigrant rhetoric.
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Human rights
UN rights chief demands probe into Nigerian, Chadian airstrikes
Volker Turk demands a thorough probe into deadly airstrikes by Nigerian and Chadian military forces.
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UN rights chief Volker Turk demands Tunisia end civic repression
The UN calls for the unconditional release of all journalists detained for expressing their views.
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Rwandan says Aimable Karasira dies from overdose at prison
Analysts demand an independent inquiry after Aimable Karasira dies in Rwandan government custody.
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Mauritanian court jails two lawmakers for accusing the president
Opposition lawyers are appealing the four-year jail sentence given to two female parliamentarians.
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Moroccan court upholds jail term for rapper criticising Israel
Rapper L7assal remains imprisoned after an appeal over his posts regarding Israel and corruption.
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DRC courts issue surge in death sentences after moratorium lift
NGO report highlights at least 950 people on death row in Congo amid poor prison conditions and limited legal aid.
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Pope Leo XIV urges reforms during Cameroon visit
Pope Leo XIV urges reform in Cameroon, calling for accountability and respect for human rights during his visit to the country.
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Senegal jails man under new law banning same-sex relations
Dakar ruling marks first conviction under Senegal legislation criminalising same sex relations with prison term and fines imposed.
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Four more men arrive in Eswatini under US deportation programme
Four men deported from the United States arrived in Eswatini under a controversial programme, with authorities preparing more arrivals while legal challenges continue.
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