[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa's commitment to human rights is central to its foreign policy, promoting solidarity and respect for other nations.

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The Independent National Commission on Human Rights (INCHR) has sounded the alarm over a significant rise in human rights violations across Liberia in 2024, marking a troubling increase compared to previous years.

[HRW] The undersigned Tunisian and international civil society organizations condemn the Tunisian government's decision to withdraw its declaration under Article 34(6) of the Protocol to the African Charter on Human and Peoples' Rights. This decision prevents individuals and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) with observer status before the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights to directly bring cases against Tunisia before the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights (the African Court).

[HRW] Nairobi -- Repression Spikes Amid Military Abuses, Growing Insecurity

[New Zimbabwe] In what smacks of an attempt to curry favour with the opposition ahead of the planned 31 March 2025 protest against President Emmerson Mnangagwa's government, expelled Zanu PF Central Committee member Blessed Geza has offered a grovelling apology to opposition members.

[FrontPageAfrica] Civil society organizations working on transitional justice in Liberia have urged President Joseph Boakai to extend his executive order establishing the Office of War and Economic Crimes Courts which expires May 1.

[New Republic] Cllr. Jallah Barbu Tuesday provided filmiest and profoundest understanding and appreciation of ongoing endeavors by the Office for War and Economic Crimes Court (WECC) to ensure the actualization of the mandates enshrined in the Resolution of the National Legislature for the establishment of the Court and the Executive Order issued by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai.

[New Republic] In the wake of consistent advocacy surrounding the legal instruments relative to the death penalty, The Ministry of Justice and The Civil Society Human Rights Advocacy Platform with support from the British Embassy accredited near day comprehensive and final validation process on the draft death penalty bill.

[IPS] United Nations -- Ahead of the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade on March 24, the United Nations (UN) unveiled a new exhibition examining the themes of equality and transformative solidarity in the context of the African diaspora.

[HRW] Beirut -- End Repression; Respect Fundamental Rights

[People's Dispatch] Opposition parties allege that under the cover of constitutional reforms, President Hakainde Hichilema is manipulating the 2026 electoral race to secure victory despite his declining popularity.

[UN News] The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has again called for greater protection of civilians in war-torn Sudan following deadly army airstrikes in North Darfur earlier this week.

[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The Campaign for Human Rights and Development (CHRD) has successfully concluded two impactful Youth Human Rights Training sessions in Lofa and Montserrado Counties, equipping 80 young advocates with essential skills to promote and defend human rights in Liberia.

[HRW] Johannesburg -- Detention of Blessed Mhlanga Highlights Threats to Free Expression, Media Freedom

[U.S. House of Representatives] The Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) controversial actions in Africa's mining sector and its damage to human rights, exacerbation of labor exploitation and regional instability--particularly in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Sudan, Ethiopia and Ghana--were the focus of a congressional hearing chaired today by U.S. Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-04), chairman of the House Foreign Affair Subcommittee on Africa.

[ENA] Addis Ababa, 25, 2025 (ENA)-- The first national anti-trafficking hotline was launched in Ethiopia today.

[UN News] UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on Tuesday condemned the recent attack on a mosque in Kokorou village, in western Niger, in which at least 44 worshippers were killed and 20 injured.

[Liberian Observer] Momoh David, whose torture allegations prompted the House of Representatives to summon Chinese national Micheal Shio for a criminal investigation, has submitted a notarized confession to the Presiding Chamber Justice at the Supreme Court, stating that he was never subjected to torture.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has temporarily suspended further investigations into the affairs of The Nairobi Hospital, halting efforts by investigative agencies to access sensitive data, freeze bank accounts, and block phone numbers belonging to the hospital's senior management.

[UN News] Despite significant progress over the years, the fight against racism and racial discrimination remains as urgent as ever.