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The Portfolio Committee on Community Safety in the Gauteng Legislature, South Africa, has reacted with concern to data indicating accusations of sexual violence against police officials. The information, sourced from the Independent Police Investigative Directorate’s (IPID) 2024/25 Annual Report, was presented during a stakeholder engagement session. The session focused on assessing the South African Police […]
The South African Police Service (SAPS) regularly reports on anti-crime operations, often citing significant arrest numbers and firearms seized. However, these successes are juxtaposed with ongoing concerns regarding the loss and theft of state-issued firearms, potentially fueling criminal activity. Firearm Losses and Thefts SAPS reports indicate that an average of 1,800 government-issued firearms are lost […]
Women’s rights activists held a demonstration in Latvia on Wednesday to protest the country’s potential withdrawal from the Istanbul Convention, an international treaty aimed at preventing and combating violence against women. The demonstration involved activists taping their mouths shut and sitting in front of a table marked with handprints. The protest follows a recent decision […]
The African Development Bank (AfDB) recently hosted a forum focused on leveraging the skills, wealth, and dynamism of the African diaspora for inclusive growth and sustainable development. The hybrid event, held December 1-2 in Abidjan, brought together academics and leaders of international institutions amidst challenging global economic conditions. Forum Focus and Key Themes The Development […]
Thousands protested in Paris Sunday following the death of El Hacen Diarra, a 35-year-old Mauritanian immigrant worker, while in police custody. Demonstrators voiced concerns about police violence and alleged racism. The Death of El Hacen Diarra El Hacen Diarra was arrested on January 14 near a shelter in northeast Paris. Video footage shared on social […]
The Ghanaian government has paused its citizenship pathway for members of the African diaspora, a key component of its “Beyond the Return” initiative. The suspension, announced on February 1, 2026, by the Ministry of the Interior and the Diaspora Affairs Office, aims to address administrative challenges faced by applicants. This move affects approximately 1,000 applicants […]
Violence Erupts at Right-Wing Demonstration in the Netherlands A right-wing demonstration in the Netherlands turned violent on Saturday, with rioters clashing with police and vandalizing a political party office. The unrest occurred weeks before the country’s general election. Demonstration and Clashes Hundreds of people participated in the demonstration, many wearing black and waving flags, advocating […]
Russia’s Justice Ministry has designated the international successors of the Memorial human rights group as “undesirable” organizations. This action continues a yearslong crackdown on the prominent civil society network. Memorial long served as a pillar of Russian civil society, known for documenting Soviet-era political repression and preserving the memory of its victims. Memorial and Related […]
Opposition leaders allege a civilian death during a political rally in Kitengela. The incident occurred on February 15, and leaders are accusing police and hired groups of using violence against peaceful attendees. Allegations of Police Violence and Civilian Death According to a joint press statement released on X on February 16, 2026, by Siaya County […]
The International African American Museum in Charleston, South Carolina, officially opens to the public on June 27, marking the culmination of more than two decades of planning and construction. The 150,000-square-foot museum aims to personalize the stories of Africans who endured the Middle Passage and explore the connections between Africa, the Caribbean, and the diaspora. […]