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Soldiers were deployed in South Africa on Wednesday as part of a plan to assist police in combating gang violence and illegal mining. The deployment follows an announcement by President Cyril Ramaphosa to utilize the military in several provinces to address organized crime. Initial Deployment in Johannesburg A convoy of over a dozen military vehicles […]
Speakers at a panel discussion during the 61st session of the UN Human Rights Council emphasized the need to restore political agency to subjugated populations for effective climate action. The discussion focused on the link between denial of self-determination and increased climate vulnerability, particularly in disputed territories like Jammu and Kashmir. Panel Discussion Overview The […]
Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) held an event to honor Joseph Francis, a recently deceased human rights activist. Francis was a founding director of the Center for Legal Aid Assistance and Settlement (CLAAS) in Pakistan. Career and Advocacy Joseph Francis dedicated over 40 years to defending marginalized communities in Pakistan. His work focused on combating […]
The death of George Floyd in 2020, following an encounter with a police officer, led to widespread protests and a national discussion regarding police practices and racial inequality. Subsequent incidents involving police and civilians have continued to highlight these concerns. Initial Events and Protests George Floyd, a Black man, died after Derek Chauvin, a white […]
Agnès Callamard, Secretary General of Amnesty International, addressed the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW70) in New York on March 10, 2026. She urged UN member states to strengthen their collective response to the increasing global challenges to gender justice and women’s rights. The CSW70 conference is taking place at […]
Recent protests took place amid a period of renewed focus on gender equality within the G20 forum. This focus is driven by consecutive presidencies from the Global South: India in 2023, Brazil in 2024, and South Africa in 2025. India’s 2023 Presidency India’s G20 presidency in 2023 shifted the discussion surrounding gender equality. The narrative […]
The Kingdom of Dahomey, before the transatlantic slave trade, implemented a ritual where captives were forced to march around a “Tree of Forgetfulness” six times, aiming to erase memories of their homeland and people. This practice highlights the deliberate severing of ties imposed upon enslaved Africans. The Middle Passage and its Legacy By the 18th […]
Protests against Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé continued for a second day on June 27, with police using tear gas and batons to disperse demonstrators in Lomé. The demonstrations were sparked by Gnassingbé’s assumption of the role of President of the Council of Ministers, a position without term limits. Government Response and Restrictions Reuters reported that […]
The COVID-19 pandemic and related travel restrictions have altered the ways the African diaspora connects with their homelands. Technology platforms like Skype, Zoom, and WhatsApp have become central to maintaining relationships, facilitating video calls, and hosting online gatherings. The future of air travel and its impact on diaspora-homeland engagement remains uncertain, with potential implications for […]
Donnamarie Baptiste, a Trinidadian arts and culture curator and creative producer, is recognized for her work shaping contemporary art within the African diaspora. Her latest project with the Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora (Miami MoCAAD) is an interactive public art experience honoring the history of the International Longshoremen Association (ILA) in […]