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The Africa Institute announces conference programme for the second edition of Global Ghana: In Search of Africa’s Black Star

The Africa Institute presents Global Ghana, the second edition of its “country-focused season”—an annual initiative exploring one African country or African…

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US Congress panel says Tamil victims still denied justice 17 years on

The United States Congress’ Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission (TLHRC) has renewed calls for accountability and redress for wartime abuses…

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World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture

Africa’s vibrant and rich living heritage plays a fundamental role in building a strong cultural identity and shared values across…

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Combating technology-facilitated gender-based violence in South-Eastern Europe: UNODC brings together regional experts to address digital violence

Go to HomeCombating technology-facilitated gender-based violence in South-Eastern Europe: UNODC brings together regional experts to address digital violence 5 December…

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Library Of Africa and African Diaspora gain global recognition

The Library of Africa and The African Diaspora (LOATAD) has been featured in the internationally acclaimed 150 Libraries to Visit…

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Equity Bank Uganda Wins Diaspora Banking Awards at Pan-African Gala

Equity Bank Uganda won three awards for diaspora banking and cross-border remittance services at the AIDO Network Pan-African Impact Awards…

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Pope Leo’s defence of human rights, social justice and multilateral dialogue welcomed

Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, was published on 25 May. Subtitled "On Safeguarding the Human Person in the…

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Pennsylvania “Cruel Punishments” Decision Nods Toward International Human Rights Law

For decades, Pennsylvania courts brushed aside the distinctive history and text of the state’s constitution’s bar on “cruel punishments” to…

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Refugees forced to sleep outside Durban police station amid rising xenophobic violence

More than 500 refugees and migrants in Durban have been left stranded, homeless and fearful for their safety after violent…

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Weekly Racial Justice Briefing — May 18–24, 2026

   Vernellia R. Randall, Weekly Racial Justice Briefing — May 18–24, 2026 This week’s racial justice developments extended beyond voting-rights litigation…

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