International News

Chioma Ude Discusses Founding Africa International Film Festival

Chioma Ude founded the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) in 2010 with a mission to create a hub for the…

3 months ago

Uganda violence claims lives election results finalized

At least seven people died in overnight violence in central Uganda, according to police, following Thursday’s national elections. Preliminary results…

3 months ago

Western Sahara Delegation Ban Draws Criticism from UK Rights Group

The human rights organization Justice has condemned the Moroccan authorities’ decision to deny entry to a foreign political and human…

3 months ago

Global Christian persecution affects 388 million

The Open Doors World Watch List 2026 reveals a record high of violence against Christians globally, with 388 million facing…

3 months ago

Gambian Academic Discusses Nation’s Democracy and Justice Role

Alieu Manneh, a Gambian scholar and student in the European Master’s in Human Rights and Democratization (EMA) program, has spoken…

3 months ago

Africa-Diaspora Trade Initiative Launched at Global Summit

The Global Africa Summit, focused on fostering trade, investment, and partnerships between Africa and its diaspora, has been launched in…

3 months ago

Civil Society Input Vital to UN Crimes Against Humanity Treaty

Organizations and individuals representing civil society groups, NGOs, victim/survivor associations, and academic institutions worldwide have expressed their support for the…

3 months ago

Film Festival Highlights Global Experiences of People of Color

The Africa World Now Project and the GWU Africana Studies Program recently hosted the 18th annual African Diaspora International Film…

3 months ago

South Africa Struggles to Protect Children in Gender Violence Crisis

South Africa has declared gender-based violence a national disaster following months of pressure from civil society groups. This declaration, made…

3 months ago

WCC Remembers Human Rights Advocate Pastor Dr Jochen Motte

Pastor Dr. Jochen Motte, a theologian and advocate for human rights, justice, and care for creation, has died on January…

3 months ago