Jail for activist accused of criticising Benin government
Cotonou – A Benin court on Monday sentenced a prominent activist to two years in prison following accusations that he... Read more
3 Jun, 2025
Kenya rights groups protest detention of finance bill foe
Nairobi – Kenyan rights activists gathered outside a police station in Nairobi on Sunday to protest the two-day detention of... Read more
2 Jun, 2025
One in four South Africans don’t have enough food. Activists call for action
The Union Against Hunger met on Wednesday to discuss how to respond to hunger in the country. Photo: Liezl... Read more
30 May, 2025
HIV activists urge Parliament to respond to PEPFAR cuts
On Thursday, the Portfolio Committee on Health heard from members of the Global HIV Treatment Coalition who outlined the... Read more
24 May, 2025
Political will needed to save lives amid USAID funding cuts, say activists
HIV activist Zackie Achmat at a meeting with several civil organisations at Bertha House in Mowbray, Cape Town on... Read more
23 Mar, 2025
Only targeting immigrant spaza shops is unconstitutional, warns human rights activist
A group of about 100 people gathered at the Tsheseng shopping complex in Phuthaditjhaba, Free State, with the intention... Read more
21 Nov, 2024
Activists organise to oppose teacher retrenchments
Over 50 people attended a meeting in Salt River on Saturday to mobilise against pending teacher cuts. Photo: Matthew... Read more
8 Sep, 2024
Activists want 12 more pieces of public land used for housing
Ndifuna Ukwazi’s Mpho Raboeane and Robyn Park-Ross, Anoxolo Felane from Indibano Yabahlali and Malcom McCarthy, former National Association of... Read more
10 May, 2024
‘Xenophobic’ Makhubela should not be part of Joburg fire inquiry – activists
Activists picketed outside the hearing of the Commission of Inquiry into the Albert Street fire, calling for better housing.... Read more
6 Dec, 2023
Climate activists glue themselves to German airport runways
Frankfurt — Climate activists blocked the runways at Hamburg and Duesseldorf airports on Thursday, leading to flight delays and... Read more
13 Jul, 2023
