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Boston University’s African American Studies Program is undergoing a significant transformation, marked by growing student and faculty interest and bolstered by strong University support. This momentum has culminated in the program’s evolution into a major, set to launch this fall, and a broader focus on the African American and Black diaspora. Program Expansion and New […]
A game with roots in the Middle Ages, once traveled along the Silk Road, is now gaining prominence within Black communities. This includes barbershops, parks, schools, and local clubs, with a surge in narratives highlighting Black players’ achievements in the chess world. Rising Talent and Achievements Prodigies like Tani Adewumi and Brewington Hardaway have achieved […]
The Legal and Human Rights Centre (LHRC) Arusha Legal Aid Office hosted Ms. Mellissa Hisko, Director of Democratic Governance and Human Rights Programming and Partnerships Division at Global Affairs Canada, on February 24, 2026. The visit was part of an official assessment of the “Leaving No Women on Death Row Behind” Project, which ran from […]
Recent events involving VIP Protection Unit officers assaulting members of the public have highlighted concerns about accountability within the South African Police Service (SAPS). A new analysis by the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) suggests that police officers face a low risk of internal disciplinary action for misconduct. Acquittal of VIP Protection Unit Officers In […]
Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for human rights in Palestine, recently faced a campaign of disinformation and criticism following a presentation she gave in Doha, Qatar. The controversy stemmed from a doctored video circulating online that misrepresented her remarks regarding the situation in Gaza and international law. The Presentation and Subsequent Editing On February […]
Amnesty International Ireland’s Letterkenny group is hosting a lecture focused on human rights. The event, titled “Human Rights and the Global Disorder,” will be presented by Amnesty Ireland Executive Director Stephen Bowen. The lecture is scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, at 10:30am and will conclude at 12 noon, taking place in room 1104 at ATU […]
The Gauteng Provincial Legislature’s Portfolio Committee on Community Safety has expressed serious concerns regarding allegations of misconduct within the South African Police Service (SAPS) and deficiencies in compliance with the Domestic Violence Act. The concerns stem from the 2024/25 Annual Report of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate (IPID) and oversight visits to several police stations. […]
As the United States celebrates Juneteenth, policymakers should consider a new vision for US-Africa relations. The United States isn’t doing enough to strengthen connections between the African diaspora and communities in Africa, requiring a “glocal” approach—acting both locally and globally. Good foreign policy aligns with good domestic policy, and the flaws in US domestic policy […]
Mulbah K. Morlu, chairman of the advocacy group Solidarity and Trust for a New Day (STAND), has condemned the actions of the Liberia National Police (LNP) against peaceful protesters and criticized the Executive Mansion for rejecting a petition submitted by demonstrators. Morlu vowed that the opposition’s efforts against what he described as “bad governance” will […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa announced plans for increased security force deployment in South Africa during a parliamentary address. The deployment will initially focus on the Western Cape and Gauteng provinces. Military Deployment Plans Ramaphosa directed the chiefs of the police and army to develop a plan for security force deployment within the coming days. The initial […]