As the 2025–2026 school year begins in Ethiopia’s Amhara region with the ambitious goal of enrolling 7.4 million students, armed conflicts, insecurity, droughts, and floods continue to deprive millions of children across Africa of their fundamental right to education. Education is not only a right; it is also a crucial lever for reducing poverty, fostering […]
While diplomatic efforts for peace in the DRC are essential, they must not serve as a cover for foreign economic objectives. Sustainable peace requires addressing the root causes of the conflict: inequality, poor governance, impunity, and resource hoarding. In a geopolitical context marked by tensions and instability, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is once […]
A cholera epidemic threatens the lives of hundreds of thousands of refugees in Sudan and Chad, worsened by ongoing conflict and inadequate health infrastructure. Containing the outbreak requires urgent priority actions, alongside improved coordination between the WHO, UNHCR, NGOs, and local authorities. The situation in Sudan and Chad is critical. A cholera epidemic threatens hundreds […]
The absolute respect for the fundamental rights of migrants, including access to justice, legal representation, and humane conditions of detention, must be guaranteed regardless of status. Approximately 1,000 irregular migrants were arrested at a mine in Barberton, South Africa, as part of a major mining security operation called Vala Umgodi. Authorities claim to have significantly […]
According to reports, Monday’s attack by an armed group in northern Burkina Faso left approximately fifty soldiers dead. To build lasting peace, Burkina Faso must adopt a coordinated and comprehensive approach that combines security, reconciliation, a return to constitutional order, a robust humanitarian response, and efforts to address the root causes of the conflict. The […]
The deadly conflict that has rocked Sudan for more than two years has forced over 4 million people to flee their country. Ensuring safe humanitarian access is essential to allow aid to reach vulnerable populations. Since April 2023, Sudan has been embroiled in a brutal conflict between the regular army and the Rapid Support Forces. […]
A violent attack struck Zamfara State in northwestern Nigeria on Friday, leaving at least nine people dead, according to reports from residents and local officials. Several villagers were also reportedly kidnapped during this latest assault, which authorities have attributed to armed groups commonly referred to as “bandits.” Zamfara is among the states hardest hit by […]
Africa is home to one of the largest Muslim populations in the world. However, this religious diversity is not always accompanied by effective guarantees of fundamental rights. African Muslims face a wide range of challenges, including persecution linked to armed violence, discrimination in pluralist or secular societies, and restrictions imposed by strict interpretations of religious […]
Agricultural cooperatives offer young South Sudanese a sustainable alternative to violence by strengthening social cohesion and economic autonomy. As South Sudan continues to grapple with the aftermath of civil war and ongoing instability, agricultural cooperatives are emerging as a true driver of peace and development. In Central Equatoria State, a small cooperative of 20 farmers […]
Over 1.2 million Sudanese refugees in Chad are facing a worsening humanitarian crisis, as the ADH urges urgent international action to fund aid, protect civilians, and support host communities. Since the outbreak of war in Sudan in April 2023, more than 13 million people have been displaced within the country and across its borders. Nearly […]