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The 33rd Annual African Diaspora International Film Festival began this week in Manhattan. The festival features a diverse selection of films exploring the experiences of people of color. Festival Details The festival showcases 70 films screening at three locations in Manhattan, including Harlem. Select films are also available for online streaming. Film Selection The films […]
The UN Preparatory Committee for the draft Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity will convene from January 19-30, 2026. Global Rights Compliance has joined the Initiative for Disability Inclusion in the Convention on Crimes against Humanity, advocating for the inclusion of disability perspectives in the forthcoming Convention. Persons with disabilities have […]
Chioma Ude founded the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) in 2010 with a mission to create a hub for the African filmmaking community. The festival aims to connect African talent with the global film business and empower the next generation of storytellers on the continent. Early Career and Inspiration Ude, already an entrepreneur with experience […]
At least seven people died in overnight violence in central Uganda, according to police, following Thursday’s national elections. Preliminary results indicate a likely extension of President Yoweri Museveni’s rule. The electoral commission reported that Museveni secured over 75% of the votes based on tallies from 59% of polling stations. Bobi Wine, Museveni’s main challenger, received […]
The human rights organization Justice has condemned the Moroccan authorities’ decision to deny entry to a foreign political and human rights delegation seeking to enter Western Sahara. Justice asserts the action is a violation of international law. The organization’s statement detailed the incident and its broader implications for human rights monitoring in the region. Denial […]
The Open Doors World Watch List 2026 reveals a record high of violence against Christians globally, with 388 million facing persecution. Cristian Nani, director of Open Doors, highlighted the disproportionate impact on women and minors, expressing particular concern for sub-Saharan Africa. The report indicates an increase of 8 million people experiencing persecution compared to the […]
Alieu Manneh, a Gambian scholar and student in the European Master’s in Human Rights and Democratization (EMA) program, has spoken positively about The Gambia’s role in democracy and international justice. Addressing colleagues from Europe, Asia, and the Americas, Manneh discussed the nation’s political history and its current standing. The Gambia’s Democratic Trajectory Manneh observed that […]
The Global Africa Summit, focused on fostering trade, investment, and partnerships between Africa and its diaspora, has been launched in Accra. The summit is scheduled for December and aims to connect investors, professionals, and business leaders from across the continent and the diaspora with economic opportunities in Ghana and Africa. The event’s organizers emphasized the […]
Organizations and individuals representing civil society groups, NGOs, victim/survivor associations, and academic institutions worldwide have expressed their support for the opening of the Preparatory Committee for the Conference of Plenipotentiaries on the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity. This development is considered a vital step toward addressing a gap in international […]
The Africa World Now Project and the GWU Africana Studies Program recently hosted the 18th annual African Diaspora International Film Festival DC on the campus of George Washington University. The festival presented a diverse selection of films from across the African diaspora, offering a platform for global Black narratives. This year’s festival centered on themes […]